Virtual Care In Pediatric Asthma

Effect of Virtual Care Given To Child Patients With Asthma On Disease Management And Quality

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of virtual care for children with asthma on the disease management and quality of life of children with asthma.

After children were randomized by protocol number, they completed the child information form, the quality of life scale of the child with asthma, and the asthma control test at the first interview. PEF meter and asthma diary were given at the first interview. Children in the virtual care group received online training in four modules within the first month.The virtual group provided counseling services by phone and video conference for six months. The control group received the standard care provided in the clinic. Asthma diary data were collected from both groups at the end of each month

Inclusion Criteria:

• having a smartphone or tablet with internet connection, parents and patient willing to maintain a daily log of symptoms and medication use

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children who had mental problems, had not attended at least one of the training and did not send at least one month of their asthma diary were excluded from the study.