A Smartphone App for Managing Preschool Wheezing
Study Overview
This study explores how a smartphone app can help manage wheezing in preschool children. It also examines how reliable the medical history collected during doctor visits is.
Key Objectives
- To test the feasibility of a smartphone app for preschool wheezing management.
- To evaluate the reliability of medical history gathered during face-to-face visits.
Study Method
Children aged 25 to 72 months with recurrent wheezing were divided into two groups:
- Intervention Group: Used a smartphone app for tracking symptoms and managing asthma attacks.
- Control Group: Followed a written action plan.
After a follow-up, data on symptoms, medication use, and healthcare visits were collected. The app’s usability and acceptability were also assessed.
Results
- A total of 85 children participated: 43 in the intervention group and 42 in the control group.
- 60% average adherence to using the app was noted.
- 70% found the app simple at the first visit, increasing to 93% at the second visit.
- 95% found the app helpful for managing symptoms.
- No significant differences in clinical outcomes between the two groups.
- More daily symptoms were reported via the app compared to paper questionnaires, indicating that the latter may not be fully reliable.
Conclusions
The smartphone app is user-friendly and well-accepted by families. Future studies are needed to confirm its impact on clinical outcomes. Additionally, daily symptom tracking could offer doctors a clearer view of a child’s asthma compared to traditional retrospective questionnaires.
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