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Review
. 2023 May 4:5:1196442.
doi: 10.3389/fdgth.2023.1196442. eCollection 2023.

Virtual monitoring in CF - the importance of continuous monitoring in a multi-organ chronic condition

Tamara Vagg  1   2   3 , Kevin F Deasy  1   2   3 , Wendy W Chapman  4 , Sarath C Ranganathan  5   6   7 , Barry J Plant  1   2   3 , Shivanthan Shanthikumar  5   6   7
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Virtual monitoring in CF - the importance of continuous monitoring in a multi-organ chronic condition

Tamara Vagg et al. Front Digit Health. .

Abstract

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a chronic life-limiting condition that affects multiple organs within the body. Patients must adhere to strict medication regimens, physiotherapy, diet, and attend regular clinic appointments to manage their condition effectively. This necessary but burdensome requirement has prompted investigations into how different digital health technologies can enhance current care by providing the opportunity to virtually monitor patients. This review explores how virtual monitoring has been harnessed for assessment or performance of physiotherapy/exercise, diet/nutrition, symptom monitoring, medication adherence, and wellbeing/mental-health in people with CF. This review will also briefly discuss the potential future of CF virtual monitoring and some common barriers to its current adoption and implementation within CF. Due to the multifaceted nature of CF, it is anticipated that this review will be relevant to not only the CF community, but also those investigating and developing digital health solutions for the management of other chronic diseases.

Keywords: chronic condition; cystic fibrosis; remote monitoring; review; virtual monitoring.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

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Summary of the virtual monitoring devices and target cohorts within CF.
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