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SynthesisJornal de pediatria

Use of web and mobile device technologies in the management of childhood asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Maria Gabriella Adeodato Prado, Francisco Placido Nogueira Arcanjo, Luiz Odorico Monteiro de Andrade, Ivana Cristina de Holanda Cunha Barreto, Lizandro de Andrade Teles, Jeferson de Sousa Justino, Edcley de Souza Teixeira, Marya Clara Barros Mororó

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Maria Gabriella Adeodato PradoUniversidade Federal do Ceará, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Sobral, CE, Brazil.
Francisco Placido Nogueira ArcanjoUniversidade Federal do Ceará, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Sobral, CE, Brazil. Electronic address: franciscoplacidoarcanjo@gmail.com.
Luiz Odorico Monteiro de AndradeFundação Oswaldo Cruz, Eusébio, CE, Brazil.
Ivana Cristina de Holanda Cunha BarretoFundação Oswaldo Cruz, Eusébio, CE, Brazil.
Lizandro de Andrade TelesUniversidade Federal do Ceará, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Sobral, CE, Brazil.
Jeferson de Sousa JustinoUniversidade Federal do Ceará, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Sobral, CE, Brazil.
Edcley de Souza TeixeiraUniversidade Federal do Ceará, Faculdade de Medicina, Sobral, CE, Brazil.
Marya Clara Barros MororóUniversidade Federal do Ceará, Faculdade de Medicina, Sobral, CE, Brazil.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe objective of this review is to assess the use of support tools for children with asthma, based on web and mobile device technologies, and their impact on asthma control.

methodThis is a systematic review conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Manual. The research question defined by the PICO strategy was: ''What are the effects of web-based and mobile device support tools on asthma control in children?'' The search was conducted in the Medline (via PubMed), SciELO, and Embase databases between October and December 2023, with completion in July 2024.

resultsThe systematic review analyzed 388 articles and selected 4 studies on technologies for managing asthma in children. The studies showed that mobile apps and electronic monitoring improve asthma control, treatment adherence, and caregivers' quality of life. The meta-analysis showed a mean increase in Asthma Control Test (ACT) scores of 2.73 (95 % CI: 1.95, 3.51) with P < 0.0001, indicating a significant improvement in asthma control scores, highlighting the effectiveness of these technologies.

conclusionsThis study demonstrates that digital tools, such as web technologies and mobile devices, can significantly improve the management of childhood asthma, as reflected by an increase in Asthma Control Test (ACT) scores. Despite limitations, the findings are promising. Future research is needed to strengthen the evidence and guide clinical practice in pediatric asthma management.

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AsthmaInternetMobile ApplicationsChildHumansQuality of LifeTelemedicineAsthmaChildChild healthWireless technology

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PMID40179976
PMCPMC12276592

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