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Carlo Lombardi1, Giovanni Passalacqua2, Giorgio Walter Canonica2
1Allergy & Pneumology Departmental Unit Fondazione Poliambulanza Hospital, Via Bissolati, 57, Brescia, Italy.
Asthma Research and Practice
|December 15, 2016
Summary
Mobile health (mHealth) tools show promise for improving asthma control and patient education. While well-accepted, further research is needed to address data reproducibility, effectiveness, and privacy concerns.
Area of Science:
- Digital health
- Respiratory medicine
- Health informatics
Background:
- Asthma affects 300 million globally, posing a significant health burden.
- Suboptimal asthma control persists despite established guidelines.
- Patient education and adherence are crucial for effective asthma management.
Approach:
- This review evaluated web resources and studies on web-based tools for asthma.
- Focus on mobile health (mHealth) technologies for chronic disease management.
- Assessed tools aimed at improving asthma knowledge and outcomes.
Key Points:
- Web-based asthma technologies are generally well-accepted by users.
- mHealth tools can reach underserved populations, like inner-city residents.
- The mHealth landscape is rapidly evolving with increasing FDA involvement.
Conclusions:
- Digital tools offer potential for enhanced asthma care and patient engagement.
- Demonstrating effectiveness, ensuring data reproducibility, and addressing privacy are key challenges.
- Continued development and regulation are expected in the mHealth asthma space.
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