Internet-Based Comprehensive Disease Management in Children With Precocious Puberty: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Endocrinology
• Digital Health
• Disease Management

Background:

• Treatment compliance and continuity of care are crucial for children with precocious puberty.
• Effective disease management strategies are needed to improve patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the effectiveness of Internet-based comprehensive disease management in children with precocious puberty.
• To assess the impact on self-management capabilities and parental empowerment.

Main Methods:

• A randomized controlled trial involving 78 children with precocious puberty.
• Comparison between an Internet-based Comprehensive Disease Management group and a standard care control group.

Main Results:

• The Internet group showed significant improvements in children's self-management capabilities.
• Parents in the Internet group reported a heightened sense of self-determination in their child's care.
• The intervention positively impacted treatment compliance and continuity.

Conclusions:

• Internet-based comprehensive disease management offers significant advantages for pediatric precocious puberty care.
• This digital health approach enhances patient self-management and parental engagement.
• It represents a transformative advancement in clinical pediatric care and long-term disease management.