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Study quality was appraised using the Joanna Briggs Institute criteria for qualitative studies, and data were synthesised using thematic synthesis. The search covered the period from database inception to July 2025.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Data sources<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The following eight electronic databases were searched: PubMed, Ovid, CINAHL, Web of Science, PsycINFO, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wangfang and VIP<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 18 studies were included, yielding two integrated themes: factors influencing the use of mHealth tools and recommendations for their development.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Experiences of patients with CHF using mHealth underscore the need for a patient-centred paradigm in mHealth design. 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