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Asthma management in the digital age.
Ilan Y Bocian1, Andrew R Chin1, Alyssa Rodriguez1
1Department of Medicine, Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy and Asthma Research, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States.
Frontiers in Allergy
|September 18, 2024
Summary
Telemedicine, using digital tools, can significantly improve asthma care and adherence for millions. However, ensuring equitable access and data security remains crucial for effective remote patient management.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Digital Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Asthma affects 25 million in the US, with increasing prevalence.
- Challenges in asthma management include access to care and treatment adherence.
- Telemedicine presents opportunities to enhance asthma care across socioeconomic groups.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of telemedicine and digital tools in improving asthma management.
- To identify the benefits and challenges of digital health solutions for asthma patients.
Main Methods:
- Review of telemedicine platforms and digital tools for asthma management.
- Inclusion of remote patient-monitoring devices, digital inhalers, and mobile-health applications.
- Assessment of telemedicine visit capabilities for patient evaluation.
Main Results:
- Digital tools enable tracking of medication use, inhalation technique, and physiological markers (peak-flow, pulse-oximetry).
- Telemedicine visits via video can replicate in-person assessments of breathing and appearance.
- Telemedicine offers improved asthma assessment and adherence support.
Conclusions:
- Telemedicine, augmented by digital tools, offers a promising approach to enhance asthma care.
- Equitable access to technology, particularly in underserved areas, is a key challenge.
- Maintaining patient privacy and data security is essential for digital asthma management platforms.
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