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Use of web and mobile device technologies in the management of childhood asthma: a systematic review and

Maria Gabriella Adeodato Prado1, Francisco Placido Nogueira Arcanjo1, Luiz Odorico Monteiro de Andrade2

  • 1Universidade Federal do Ceará, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Sobral, CE, Brazil.

Jornal De Pediatria
|April 3, 2025
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Digital tools like mobile apps and web platforms significantly improve asthma control in children. These technologies enhance treatment adherence and caregiver quality of life, leading to better Asthma Control Test scores.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Digital Health Interventions
  • Asthma Management

Background:

  • Childhood asthma requires effective management strategies.
  • Traditional methods may have limitations in consistent control and adherence.
  • Technological advancements offer new avenues for supporting pediatric asthma care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of web-based and mobile device support tools on asthma control in children.
  • To synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of digital health technologies in pediatric asthma management.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review adhering to PRISMA and JBI guidelines.
  • PICO strategy: "What are the effects of web-based and mobile device support tools on asthma control in children?"
  • Searched Medline, SciELO, and Embase databases (Oct-Dec 2023).

Main Results:

  • Analyzed 388 articles, selecting 4 studies for review.
  • Mobile apps and electronic monitoring showed improvements in asthma control and treatment adherence.
  • Meta-analysis revealed a significant mean increase in Asthma Control Test (ACT) scores of 2.73 (P < 0.0001).

Conclusions:

  • Digital tools, including web and mobile technologies, significantly enhance childhood asthma management.
  • Increased Asthma Control Test (ACT) scores indicate improved asthma control.
  • Findings are promising for guiding clinical practice, though further research is recommended.
Abstract

Keywords:
AsthmaChildChild healthWireless technology

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