[Multidisciplinary Consensus for the Monitoring and Control of Asthma Through Telemedicine. The COMETA Project]

Area of Science:

• Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine
• Digital Health and Telemedicine
• Public Health and Epidemiology

Context:

• Asthma control remains suboptimal despite current therapeutic options.
• Traditional face-to-face consultations for asthma management are challenged by pandemic-related biosecurity and distancing measures.
• Tele-assistance presents a viable, evidence-supported alternative for continuous patient monitoring.

Purpose:

• To address the challenges in achieving asthma control, particularly during health crises.
• To explore the role of tele-assistance as a complementary tool for asthma management.
• To propose solutions for maintaining asthma care continuity amidst pandemics, as investigated by the COMETA project.

Summary:

• The COMETA project analyzed asthma pathology and control issues, highlighting limitations in traditional monitoring during pandemics.
• Tele-assistance is proposed not as a replacement, but as a supplement to in-person visits for asthma care.
• This approach facilitates patient monitoring when face-to-face consultations are infeasible or unnecessary.

Impact:

• Enhances the accessibility and continuity of asthma care, especially during public health emergencies.
• Provides a framework for integrating telemedicine into routine asthma management strategies.
• Improves patient outcomes by ensuring consistent monitoring and timely treatment adjustments, thereby optimizing asthma control.