[HTML][HTML] Feasibility and acceptability of an asthma app to monitor medication adherence: mixed methods study

C Jácome, R Almeida, AM Pereira… - JMIR mHealth and …, 2021 - mhealth.jmir.org
Background: Poor medication adherence is a major challenge in asthma, and objective
assessment of inhaler adherence is needed. The InspirerMundi app aims to monitor …

Management of difficult-to-treat asthma in adolescence and young adults

AH Mansur, N Prasad - Breathe, 2023 - Eur Respiratory Soc
The period of adolescence and young adulthood (AYA) has been proposed to extend from
11 to 25 years of age as patients in this age group face similar challenges. AYA is a time of …

[HTML][HTML] Determinants of the use of health and fitness mobile apps by patients with asthma: secondary analysis of observational studies

AL Neves, C Jácome, T Taveira-Gomes… - Journal of Medical …, 2021 - jmir.org
Background Health and fitness apps have potential benefits to improve self-management
and disease control among patients with asthma. However, inconsistent use rates have …

[PDF][PDF] Asthma app use and interest among patients with asthma: a multicenter study

CHU Santa Maria, L Norte, CHB Montijo… - J Investig Allergol Clin …, 2020 - jiaci.org
Mobile applications (apps) are a promising approach for improving self-management
behaviors in patients with asthma, as they can be easily integrated into adolescents' and …

[PDF][PDF] Understanding beliefs about inhaled medication in patients with persistent asthma: a cross-sectional analysis of the INSPIRERS studies

C Novais, AM Cruz, AM Pereira… - European Annals of …, 2024 - eurannallergyimm.com
Background. Identifying factors influencing adherence, such as patients' beliefs about
medication, is essential for effective asthma management. This study aims to assess and …

Development and validation of a digital image processing-based pill detection tool for an oral medication self-monitoring system

J Holtkötter, R Amaral, R Almeida, C Jácome… - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
Long-term adherence to medication is of critical importance for the successful management
of chronic diseases. Objective tools to track oral medication adherence are either lacking …

InspirerMundi—remote monitoring of inhaled medication adherence through objective verification based on combined image processing techniques

P Vieira-Marques, R Almeida… - … of Information in …, 2021 - thieme-connect.com
Background The adherence to inhaled controller medications is of critical importance for
achieving good clinical results in patients with chronic respiratory diseases. Self …

Assessment of medication adherence in children and adults with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and the impact of knowledge and self‐management

K Ekbom, A Strandqvist, S Lajic… - Clinical …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is caused by a deficiency of one of the
enzymes required for cortisol biosynthesis. The disease is classified as either classic …

[HTML][HTML] Medication beliefs, adherence, and outcomes in people with asthma: The importance of treatment beliefs in understanding inhaled corticosteroid …

AHY Chan, CB Katzer, J Pike, M Small… - Journal of Allergy and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Poor adherence to inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) increases asthma morbidity
and mortality and is influenced by patients' treatment beliefs. This study maps patients' …

Characteristics of oral corticosteroid users among persons with asthma on GINA step 3 therapy and above: a cross-sectional study in Portuguese community …

M Romão, C Bulhosa, Z Mendes, C Sousa… - Journal of Asthma …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose Oral corticosteroids (OCS) are frequently used in asthma management but have an
important risk-profile. The aim of the study is to characterize and compare the …