A qualitative process evaluation within a clinical trial that used healthcare technologies for children with asthma-insights and implications.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthcare technologies are becoming more commonplace, however clinical and patient perspectives regarding the use of technology in the management of childhood asthma have yet to be investigated. Within a clinical trial of asthma management in children, we conducted a qualitative process evaluation that provided insights into the experiences and perspectives of healthcare staff and families on (i) the use of smart inhalers to monitor medication adherence and (ii) the use of algorithm generated treatment recommendations.

Methods

We interviewed trial staff (n = 15) and families (n = 6) who were involved in the trial to gauge perspectives around the use of smart inhalers to monitor adherence and the algorithm to guide clinical decision making.

Findings

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SUBMITTER: Lawrie L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9815588 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature