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Digital health interventions in children with asthma
Giuliana Ferrante1, Amelia Licari2, Gian Luigi Marseglia2
1Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Summary
Digital health tools show promise for improving medication adherence in children with asthma, but widespread clinical adoption is limited. Further research is needed to overcome implementation barriers and optimize these interventions for better asthma control.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Digital Health
- Asthma Management
Background:
- Medication adherence in pediatric asthma patients remains low, often below 50%, despite healthcare provider interventions.
- Existing digital health interventions for pediatric asthma show variable results, hindering widespread clinical adoption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the published literature on digital health interventions for pediatric asthma.
- To explore implementation challenges, evidence gaps, and future research directions for these interventions.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of published literature on digital health interventions for pediatric asthma.
- Evaluation of various digital tools including serious games, monitoring devices, mobile apps, and telemedicine.
Main Results:
- Digital health interventions offer potential benefits like symptom tracking, medication reminders, improved inhaler technique, and education delivery.
- Telemedicine can support physicians in managing pediatric asthma, especially during public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conclusions:
- Digital health interventions may improve adherence and asthma control in pediatric patients.
- Addressing implementation barriers and research gaps is crucial for the successful integration of digital health in pediatric asthma care.
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