Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Volume 9 Number 1

Learning from genetic blood disorders: A systematic review of digital educational strategies to improve adherence in thalassemia care

Wulandari, Rosalia Ratri (Unknown)
Mulyono, Wastu Adi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Mar 2026

Abstract

Background: Adherence to lifelong treatment is a critical challenge for patients with thalassemia and other hereditary blood disorders. Educational and digital interventions have emerged as promising strategies to strengthen patient self-management and adherence. Purpose: To systematically review the effectiveness of digital and educational interventions in improving adherence, self-efficacy, and psychosocial outcomes among patients with thalassemia and other hereditary blood disorders. It also sought to identify the role of nursing-led digital programs in supporting patient empowerment and long-term treatment engagement. Method: This systematic review followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Comprehensive searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science for studies published between 2010–2025. Eligible studies included RCTs and quasi-experiments evaluating educational or digital interventions to improve adherence and self-efficacy in patients with thalassemia, sickle cell disease, or hemophilia. Results: Ten studies met the inclusion criteria, showing that mobile health (m-Health), e-learning, and telenursing programs significantly improved adherence, disease knowledge, and self-efficacy compared with standard education.Conclusion: Educational and digital interventions are effective adjuncts to conventional care in promoting adherence among patients with thalassemia. This systematic review provides insights into integrating digital health strategies in nursing practice.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

minh

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science is a peer-reviewed journal and provides a platform to publish areas of nursing and health science. The journal also seeks to advance the quality of research by publishing papers introducing or elaborating on new methods in nursing and ...