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The ASTHMAXcel mobile application improved asthma knowledge and control in adults. This tool also reduced emergency visits and hospitalizations, offering an effective outpatient asthma management solution.

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  • Asthma Management
  • Patient Education

Background:

  • Adult asthma management requires effective tools for knowledge and outcome improvement.
  • Patient-facing mobile applications offer a scalable approach to chronic disease management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To longitudinally assess the efficacy of the ASTHMAXcel mobile application in improving asthma knowledge and outcomes in adults.
  • To evaluate the impact of ASTHMAXcel on healthcare utilization in asthma patients.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study utilizing the ASTHMAXcel mobile application, aligned with major asthma guidelines.
  • Data collection included Asthma Knowledge Questionnaire (AKQ), Asthma Control Test (ACT), and mini-Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (mini-AQLQ) at baseline and 2, 4, 6 months.
  • Asthma-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and prednisone use were tracked.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements in ACT scores were observed at 2, 4, and 6 months post-baseline.
  • Asthma knowledge (AKQ) and quality of life (mini-AQLQ) scores increased significantly by 4 and 6 months.
  • Asthma-related emergency visits, hospitalizations, and prednisone use decreased significantly over the study period.

Conclusions:

  • The ASTHMAXcel mobile application effectively enhances asthma knowledge and patient outcomes.
  • ASTHMAXcel leads to reduced healthcare utilization, positioning it as a valuable tool for outpatient asthma management.
  • This application represents an inexpensive and scalable aid for improving asthma care.