Saji Alen Sam, Komel Aqsa, Khan Muhammad Hamza, Niraula Shreesha, Naeem Babar, Ahsan Areeba, Singh Achit Kumar, Akbar Anum
Department of Anaesthesiology West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University Chengdu China.
Department of Internal Medicine Nishtar Medical University Multan Pakistan.
Health Sci Rep. 2025 Mar 2;8(3):e70514. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.70514. eCollection 2025 Mar.
Pediatric infectious diseases pose a global health challenge, causing 13.7 million deaths in 2019 and three million in children under four. Early recognition and management are vital, and challenges in effectively addressing this persist, particularly in resource-limited areas. Digital health tools, such as telemedicine and mHealth, offer promising solutions. In this review, we aim to evaluate digital health applications in managing pediatric infectious diseases from patient and healthcare perspectives.
A literature search was conducted using PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus with keywords including "digital health," "telemedicine," and "pediatric infectious disease." Studies published up to January 2024 were included and critically reviewed.
Digital health technologies aid in real-time monitoring and early diagnosis of infectious diseases, improving access to specialized care for pediatric populations. Tools like telemedicine and mHealth enhance communication between patients, caregivers, and physicians, facilitating shared decision-making. Wearable devices and mobile applications enable proactive health management and timely interventions. Despite access challenges in resource-limited settings, caregivers report benefits such as improved healthcare coordination, reduced delays in care, and better health outcomes for children.
Digital health shows promise in addressing pediatric infectious disease management, particularly in resource-limited settings, enhancing outcomes through timely interventions and better communication.
儿科传染病对全球卫生构成挑战，2019年导致1370万人死亡，其中4岁以下儿童达300万。早期识别和管理至关重要，但在有效应对这一问题方面仍存在挑战，在资源有限地区尤为如此。远程医疗和移动健康等数字健康工具提供了有前景的解决方案。在本综述中，我们旨在从患者和医疗保健角度评估数字健康应用在管理儿科传染病方面的作用。
使用PubMed、谷歌学术和Scopus进行文献检索，关键词包括“数字健康”“远程医疗”和“儿科传染病”。纳入截至2024年1月发表的研究并进行严格审查。
数字健康技术有助于传染病的实时监测和早期诊断，改善儿科人群获得专科护理的机会。远程医疗和移动健康等工具加强了患者、护理人员和医生之间的沟通，促进共同决策。可穿戴设备和移动应用程序实现了主动健康管理和及时干预。尽管资源有限地区存在获取方面的挑战，但护理人员报告了诸如改善医疗协调、减少护理延误以及儿童获得更好健康结果等益处。
数字健康在解决儿科传染病管理方面显示出前景，特别是在资源有限地区，通过及时干预和更好的沟通改善了结果。
