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Digital Health Technologies in Pediatric Infectious Disease and the Perspective of Patients and Healthcare
Alen Sam Saji1, Aqsa Komel2, Muhammad Hamza Khan3
1Department of Anaesthesiology West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University Chengdu China.
Insights
Digital health tools improve pediatric infectious disease management, especially in resource-limited areas. These technologies enhance early diagnosis, patient-provider communication, and health outcomes for children.
Area of Science:
- Global health
- Pediatric infectious diseases
- Digital health applications
Background:
- Pediatric infectious diseases cause millions of deaths globally, with significant challenges in resource-limited settings.
- Effective management requires early recognition and intervention.
- Digital health offers potential solutions to overcome these challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate digital health applications for managing pediatric infectious diseases.
- To assess these applications from both patient and healthcare provider perspectives.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was performed using PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus.
- Keywords included "digital health," "telemedicine," and "pediatric infectious disease."
- Studies published up to January 2024 were included and critically reviewed.
Main Results:
- Digital health technologies facilitate real-time monitoring and early diagnosis of infectious diseases.
- Telemedicine and mHealth (mobile health) improve communication and shared decision-making between patients, caregivers, and physicians.
- Wearable devices and mobile apps support proactive health management and timely interventions, leading to better healthcare coordination and outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Digital health demonstrates significant promise in managing pediatric infectious diseases, particularly in underserved regions.
- Timely interventions and enhanced communication are key benefits.
- Improved health outcomes for children are achievable through these innovative tools.
Background And Aims:
Pediatric infectious diseases pose a global health challenge, causing 13.7 million deaths in 2019 and three million in children under four. Early recognition and management are vital, and challenges in effectively addressing this persist, particularly in resource-limited areas. Digital health tools, such as telemedicine and mHealth, offer promising solutions. In this review, we aim to evaluate digital health applications in managing pediatric infectious diseases from patient and healthcare perspectives.
Methods:
A literature search was conducted using PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus with keywords including "digital health," "telemedicine," and "pediatric infectious disease." Studies published up to January 2024 were included and critically reviewed.
Results:
Digital health technologies aid in real-time monitoring and early diagnosis of infectious diseases, improving access to specialized care for pediatric populations. Tools like telemedicine and mHealth enhance communication between patients, caregivers, and physicians, facilitating shared decision-making. Wearable devices and mobile applications enable proactive health management and timely interventions. Despite access challenges in resource-limited settings, caregivers report benefits such as improved healthcare coordination, reduced delays in care, and better health outcomes for children.
Conclusion:
Digital health shows promise in addressing pediatric infectious disease management, particularly in resource-limited settings, enhancing outcomes through timely interventions and better communication.
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