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. 2023 Oct 1;35(4):468-477.
doi: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000001039. Epub 2023 Sep 2.

Technical Factors That May Influence mHealth Adherence in Children With Chronic Pulmonary Diseases: Scoping Review

Vaia Sapouna  1 , Zacharias Dimitriadis, Konstantinos Douros, Eleni Kapreli, Eleni A Kortianou
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Technical Factors That May Influence mHealth Adherence in Children With Chronic Pulmonary Diseases: Scoping Review

Vaia Sapouna et al. Pediatr Phys Ther. .

Abstract

Purpose: To synthesize the technical factors influencing adherence to nonpharmacological treatment (NPhT) in children with chronic pulmonary diseases (CPDs), using mobile health (mHealth) technology.

Methods: Five electronic databases were searched from inception to October 12, 2022, with terms related to pediatrics, CPDs, adherence, NPhT, and mHealth. The methodological quality was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme and the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool checklist.

Results: Eleven articles were included. Six major technical themes were supported by the evidence that may influence adherence to NPhT: design and context, technical support/business model, connectivity, free availability, privacy and security, and cultural readiness.

Conclusions: The design of mHealth applications (apps) should be done according to the needs of pediatric patients. This may mitigate any barriers and potentially foster adherence to the use of the apps.

What this adds to the evidence: Six major technical themes may influence adherence to NPhT in children with chronic respiratory diseases.Video Abstract: Supplemental digital content available at http://links.lww.com/PPT/A487 .

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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