Demonstrating the feasibility of digital health to support pediatric patients in South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Resources for management of epilepsy in Africa are extremely limited reinforcing the need to develop innovative strategies for optimizing care. Studies have shown that the prevalence of epilepsy in low- and middle-income countries is substantially greater than in more resourced countries. The objective of this report was to demonstrate that mobile Health (mHealth) technologies have the potential to improve the management of epilepsy in Africa.

Methods

The feasibility of technology-based home monitoring was investigated in an observational study of 40 children with refractory epilepsy or epilepsy associated with intellectual disability and/or behavior difficulties in South Africa. Technology-based home monitoring was implemented for six months. Physical activity, sl

SUBMITTER: Davies EH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8633462 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature