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An internet-based interactive telemonitoring system for improving childhood asthma outcomes in Taiwan
Ren-Long Jan1, Jiu-Yao Wang, Mei-Chih Huang
1Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Summary
The Blue Angel for Asthma Kids program, an internet-based tool, significantly improved asthma management in children. This digital approach enhanced self-management skills, leading to better health outcomes and quality of life for pediatric asthma patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Digital Health
- Asthma Management
Background:
- Asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory disease in children.
- Effective management requires consistent monitoring and patient engagement.
- Internet-based interventions offer a novel approach to pediatric asthma care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of Blue Angel for Asthma Kids, an interactive internet-based program, for managing childhood persistent asthma.
- To compare the outcomes of the digital program with traditional asthma care methods.
Main Methods:
- A 12-week randomized controlled trial involving 164 pediatric patients with persistent asthma.
- Intervention group used Blue Angel for daily online monitoring of peak expiratory flows (PEF) and symptoms, receiving an interactive self-management plan.
- Control group received traditional asthma care with a written diary.
Main Results:
- The intervention group showed significant reductions in nighttime and daytime asthma symptoms.
- Improved morning and night PEF values were observed in the intervention group.
- Increased adherence rates, better asthma control (70.4% vs 55.3%), enhanced self-management knowledge (93.2% vs 70.3%), and improved quality of life were noted.
Conclusions:
- The internet-based Blue Angel for Asthma Kids program effectively improves self-management skills and asthma outcomes in children.
- This telemonitoring technology is well-accepted and beneficial for the care of pediatric asthma patients and their caregivers.
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