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Jan 21, 2026
This study evaluates the integration of a COVID-19 symptom checker into an asthma-focused mHealth application.
Apr 23, 2025
This randomized controlled trial of a scalable symptom monitoring intervention found an increase in asthma-related quality of life but it did not reach the threshold for a minimally important change.
Jan 27, 2023
The objective of this article is to determine user and electronic health records (EHR) integration requirements for a scalable remote symptom monitoring intervention for asthma patients and their providers.
Commentary
Jun 17, 2022
The ACA's expansion of Medicaid and the marketplaces that sell subsidized policies have helped decrease the uninsured rate. Research on being underinsured shows that affordability at the point of care is central to keeping people healthy. For example, a new study found a significant relationship between having health insurance and better asthma control.
Sep 22, 2021
The study sought to develop and test a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) for suitability in digital remote asthma symptom monitoring to identify uncontrolled asthma.
Apr 30, 2020
Implementation of a clinically integrated mHealth app and practice model can achieve high patient retention and adherence to guideline-recommended asthma symptom monitoring, while minimally burdening clinicians.
Dec 3, 2019
Asthma is a common and expensive childhood condition that erodes quality of life for kids and families. Researchers sought to identify patient-centered interventions to reduce avoidable asthma-related acute care use and improve outcomes. They found that the solutions lie at the nexus of the health care system and the community.
Jan 31, 2018
Care patterns for pediatric asthma can help identify differences between types of patients - and possible ways to reduce avoidable hospitalizations.
Jan 1, 2018
The RAND Health English and Spanish Pediatric Asthma Symptom Scale measures asthma control in children.
Dec 15, 2017
Smartphone-based health apps - using patient reported outcomes - can help asthma patients monitor symptoms between doctor visits.
May 14, 2017
Manufacturers could reinvigorate the market for personal health devices by incorporating measures of health and well-being beyond step counts. Wearables could gauge a neighborhood's air quality, safety, or its level of social connectedness.
Sep 14, 2016
This case study of pediatric asthma care coordination found preliminary support for the validity of retrofitting concept--adapting evidence-based modifications rather than entirely new interventions.
