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We summarized the forms of mHealth interventions and effects on CHD to provide a reference for future research in this field.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n We searched PubMed; Embase; Web of Science; the Cochrane Library; CINAHL; China National Knowledge Infrastructure; Wanfang Data; the Chinese Biomedical Database; VIP Chinese Science and Technology Journal Database; National Guideline Clearinghouse of the United States; the website of the Registered Nurses\u2019 Association of Ontario, Canada; the Guidelines International Network; the American Heart Association; and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The search period was from the establishment of the databases to June 12, 2025. The retrieved literature was screened and analyzed.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n A total of 519 Chinese- and English-language articles were identified, with 44 (8.5%) studies meeting the inclusion criteria. The primary forms of mHealth interventions for patients with CHD included mobile apps, wearable devices, and remote monitoring equipment. The findings indicated that mHealth technologies could improve exercise capacity, nutritional status, psychological well-being, and quality of life in children with CHD.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n The application of mHealth in the care of children with CHD is feasible and demonstrates positive effects. 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