Title |
Smartphone and tablet self management apps for asthma
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Published in |
Cochrane database of systematic reviews, November 2013
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DOI | 10.1002/14651858.cd010013.pub2 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
José S Marcano Belisario, Kit Huckvale, Geva Greenfield, Josip Car, Laura H Gunn |
Abstract |
Asthma is one of the most common long-term conditions worldwide, which places considerable pressure on patients, communities and health systems. The major international clinical guidelines now recommend the inclusion of self management programmes in the routine management of patients with asthma. These programmes have been associated with improved outcomes in patients with asthma. However, the implementation of self management programmes in clinical practice, and their uptake by patients, is still poor. Recent developments in mobile technology, such as smartphone and tablet computer apps, could help develop a platform for the delivery of self management interventions that are highly customisable, low-cost and easily accessible. |
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United Kingdom | 5 | 14% |
Netherlands | 1 | 3% |
Ireland | 1 | 3% |
Peru | 1 | 3% |
France | 1 | 3% |
Canada | 1 | 3% |
Argentina | 1 | 3% |
Chile | 1 | 3% |
Other | 0 | 0% |
Unknown | 17 | 49% |
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Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 6 | 17% |
Scientists | 5 | 14% |
Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 1 | 3% |
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United States | 7 | <1% |
Spain | 4 | <1% |
Portugal | 3 | <1% |
Brazil | 2 | <1% |
Netherlands | 1 | <1% |
Australia | 1 | <1% |
Sweden | 1 | <1% |
Ireland | 1 | <1% |
Other | 4 | <1% |
Unknown | 878 | 96% |
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Researcher | 112 | 12% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 105 | 12% |
Student > Bachelor | 89 | 10% |
Other | 58 | 6% |
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Unknown | 210 | 23% |
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Nursing and Health Professions | 132 | 15% |
Computer Science | 56 | 6% |
Social Sciences | 52 | 6% |
Psychology | 48 | 5% |
Other | 121 | 13% |
Unknown | 253 | 28% |