Evaluating Effectiveness of mHealth Interventions for Rehabilitation in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth · 2026 · PMC13131825 · PMID 42060532

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borderline significanceP =.04actually significant

However, the improvement in swallowing function reached only borderline significance (SMD 0.66, 95% CI 0.28-1.04; P =.04), suggesting that current evidence for this outcome is fragile.

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failed to reach statistical significanceP =.17not close (p > 0.1)

In contrast, while the pooled effect size for swallowing function appeared positive, it failed to reach statistical significance (SMD 0.42, 95% CI –0.18 to 1.02; P =.17; I 2 =93%).

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did not reach statistical significanceno p-value reported

showed a trendno p-value reported

Rades et al [ 55 ] tested a simple reminder app for skin and mouth care during radiotherapy; while it did not reach statistical significance, it showed a trend toward fewer severe side effects.

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