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Telemonitoring in patients with asthma: a systematic review.
Lida Fadaizadeh1, Farnia Velayati1, Mohammad Sanaat1
1Telemedicine Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Summary
Telemonitoring using smartphones and telephone communication shows mixed effectiveness for asthma control. Further research is needed to determine optimal strategies for improving patient adherence and quality of life in asthma management.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Respiratory Medicine
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Asthma management can be improved through technology-assisted adherence and control.
- This study evaluates telemonitoring via smartphones and phone calls against standard outpatient care for asthma patients.
Approach:
- A systematic review conducted in 2023, searching major databases from 2013-2022.
- Included randomized clinical trials on asthma telemonitoring, assessed using the JADAD scale.
- Employed narrative synthesis of data following PRISMA guidelines.
Key Points:
- Analyzed 4,147 articles, ultimately including 14 randomized clinical trials.
- Telemonitoring effectiveness for asthma varied across studies; not universally observed.
- Identified potential for reduced healthcare resource utilization and enhanced quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Telemonitoring via smartphones and phone communication presents a viable strategy for asthma management.
- Further investigation is recommended to clarify the specific effectiveness of different telemonitoring technologies and their outcomes.
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