Patient Engagement Using Telemedicine in Primary Care during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Trial Study.

ABSTRACT: The correct treatment of most non-transmissible diseases requires, in addition to adequate medication, adherence to physical activity and diet guidelines, as well as health data monitoring and patient motivation. The restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic made telemedicine tools and mobile apps the best choice for monitoring patient compliance. The objective of this study was to analyze the benefits of an m-Health solution designed specifically for chronic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. A pragmatic clinical trial with pre-post measurements of a single group was carried out with 70 patients (aged 40+) with one or more chronic conditions. Patients were provided with an ad hoc mobile app and health data measuring devices according to their diseases. The health status of the pati

SUBMITTER: Vicente MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9690471 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature