Effectiveness and Acceptability of Asynchronous Digital Health in Asthma Care: Mixed Methods Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asynchronous digital health (eg, web-based portal, text, and email communication) can overcome practical barriers associated with in-person and remote synchronous (real-time) consultations. However, little is known about the effectiveness and acceptability of asynchronous digital health to support care for individuals with asthma (eg, asthma reviews).

Objective

We aimed to systematically review the qualitative and quantitative evidence on the role of asynchronous digital health for asthma care.

Methods

Following Cochrane methodology, we searched 6 databases (January 2001-July 2022; search update: September 2023) for quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods studies supporting asthma care using asynchronous digital health. Screening and data extraction wer

SUBMITTER: Uzzaman N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11653041 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature