Mobile Health App as an Auxiliary Tool in Management of Atopic Dermatitis in Children: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile health apps can boost treatment adherence and support disease management at home. The Atopic App and web-based Atopic School patient education program offer a chance to enhance adherence to atopic dermatitis (AD) management.

Objective

We aim to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the Atopic App mobile health intervention in the managing of AD in children.

Methods

A randomized controlled study in children with AD divided participants into 3 groups: a control group (no app), an observational group with the app, and an interventional group with investigator supervision. Patients were examined at screening and follow-up visits 1 and 2 at 3-month intervals. Outcome measures included SCORAD (Scoring Atopic Dermatitis) for o

SUBMITTER: Zvulunov A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11776342 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature