Where does health communication technology fit into allergy practice?

Abstract

Adherence interventions to date have been only moderately successful.• Health communication technology brings new possibilities for improved asthma self-management.• New biosensors, such as smartphone-compatible fractional exhaled nitric oxide and spirometers, could provide additional benefits.• Allergists must exercise caution so that HCTs do not compromise patient confidentiality or safety. INSTRUCTIONSCredit can now be obtained, free for a limited time, by reading the review article and completing all activity components. Please note the instructions listed below:• Review the target audience, learning objectives and all disclosures.• Complete the pre-test.• Read the article and reflect on all content as to how it may be applicable to your practice.• Complete the post-test/evaluation and claim credit earned. At this time, physicians will have earned up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM . Minimum passing score on the post-test is 70%. Overall PurposeParticipants will be able to demonstrate increased knowledge of the clinical treatment of allergy/asthma/immunology and how new information can be applied to their own practices. Learning ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:• Identify the degree and consequent of patient nonadherence.• Name at least 2 health communication technologies currently in use to promote adherence.• Describe guidelines for appropriate use of HCT with patients.

What Is the Impact of Innovative Electronic Health Interventions in Improving Treatment Adherence in Asthma? The Pediatric Perspective

“…For instance, patients may submit incomplete data to the clinician, and on a more serious note, they may experience life-threatening situations when they do not receive an immediate response from their doctor . 40 Training for clinicians on the use of these tools is, therefore, essential for mitigating problems of device management and enhancing health professional-patient communication . 41 10 Misunderstanding of information is another challenge.…”