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Fulvio Braido1, Ilaria Baiardini, Francesca Puggioni
1aRespiratory and Allergy Diseases Clinic, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa bRespiratory and Allergy Diseases, Department IRCCS Humanitas Research and Clinical Center-Humanitas University, Rozzano, Milan, Italy cDepartment of Pediatrics, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan.
Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology
|November 23, 2016
Summary
New technologies show promise for improving treatment adherence in chronic allergic diseases like rhinitis. Mobile apps, SMS reminders, and wearable devices can enhance patient engagement and disease management in daily life.
Area of Science:
- Allergy and immunology
- Digital health
- Patient adherence
Background:
- Treatment nonadherence affects about 50% of patients with chronic diseases.
- Technological advancements offer potential solutions for improving patient engagement and adherence.
- Effective management of allergic diseases in daily life is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent technological advancements for improving treatment adherence in allergic diseases.
- To explore how technology can enhance patient engagement in managing chronic conditions.
- To outline emerging technological approaches for allergic disease management.
Main Methods:
- Review of current and emerging technologies for patient use.
- Analysis of technological tools applied to allergic disease management.
- Synthesis of research on technology's impact on adherence.
Main Results:
- Short Message Service (SMS) reminders, social networks, wearable devices, and mobile applications (Apps) are transforming chronic disease management.
- Monitoring systems for inhaled device use and 'serious games' are also emerging tools.
- These technologies are being applied to conditions such as rhinitis.
Conclusions:
- While studies on technology's role in rhinitis treatment adherence are limited compared to asthma, results are encouraging.
- Further research may uncover novel, easily integrated management approaches.
- Technology holds potential for improving daily life management of allergic diseases.
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