Information and Communication Technologies in Patients With Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases: Cross-sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are changing the traditional health care model and redefining personalized health. ICTs offer effective communication and real-time monitoring of patients and provide additional data to support clinical decision-making, improve the quality of care, and contribute to the empowerment of patients. However, evidence on the use of ICTs and digital preferences of immune-mediated inflammatory disease (IMID) patients is scarce.

Objective

The aim of this study is to describe the degree of use of ICTs in patients with IMIDs (including rheumatic diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases, and psoriasis), identify their needs, and analyze their interest in the use of apps as tools for better management of their disease.

Methods<

SUBMITTER: Chamorro-de-Vega E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9516367 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature