Impact of the implementation of a telemedicine program on patients diagnosed with asthma.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asthma is one of the most common respiratory ailments worldwide. Despite broad understanding of the illness and of the available therapeutic options for it, patients with serious asthma suffer poor monitoring of their illness in 50% of cases.

Aim

To assess the impact of the implementation of a mobile application (ESTOI) to control asthma in patients diagnosed with the illness, their adherence to treatment, and their perceived quality of life.

Methodology

Randomized clinical trial with 52 weeks' follow-up of patients with asthma seen in a specialized hospital for their treatment in Spain. Some 108 included patients will be divided into two groups. The intervention group will undergo more exhaustive follow-up than normal, including access to the ESTOI applica

SUBMITTER: Cabrerizo-Carreno H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10787462 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature