Problem or issue addressed, what is already known, and the unique contribution of the paper to the existing literature
Problem or issue
What is already known
What this paper adds
Management of psychological factors associated with asthma using digital health technologies.
Previous research has demonstrated the possible advantages of eHealth strategies, mixed reality instruments, and mobile apps in enhancing the management of symptoms, life quality, and mental health results.
Digital health technologies have been found to significantly enhance symptom self-management, improve quality of life, and positively impact mental health outcomes, especially in children and adolescents with asthma. The review of selected studies suggests the potential effectiveness of these digital interventions in addressing psychological factors in asthma management and treatment outcomes.
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Author contributions
MC: Conceptualization, Investigation, Writing—original draft, Writing—review & editing. PC: Conceptualization, Validation, Investigation, Supervision, Writing—original draft, Writing—review & editing. Both authors read and approved the submitted version.
Conflicts of interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
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