A mobile telephone-based interactive self-care system improves asthma control

A mobile telephone-based interactive self-care system improves asthma control.

The self-management of asthma can improve clinical outcomes. Recently, mobile telephones have been widely used as an efficient, instant personal communication tool. This study investigated whether a self-care system will achieve better asthma control through a mobile telephone-based interactive programme. This was a prospective, controlled study in outpatient clinics. From 120 consecutive patie...

Cell Phone-Based Interactive Self-Care System Improves Asthma Control

The Effect of Family-Based Telephone Follow-Up on Self-Care of Patients with Diabetes

Introduction: Family-centered education of patients with diabetes mellitus can play an important role in controlling the disease and reducing its complications. Objective: The present study aims to determine the effect of family-based telephone follow-up about self-care in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Uromia. Materials and Methods: The present clinical trial study investigated 60...

Evaluating Telephone-Based Interactive Systems

In order to evaluate the quality of telephone-based interactive systems, two approaches are commonly followed. Firstly, system and user behavior are logged, transcribed and annotated, in order to quantify the performance of the system components and the flow of the interaction between user and system in a parametric way. Secondly, the entire system is evaluated from a user’s point of view, with...

Identifying and Determining the Requirements for Designing and Developing a Mobile-Based Self-Care Application to Control and Reduce Students' Stress and Anxiety

Introduction: The increase in stress and anxiety among students has a negative effect on their physical and mental health and can prevent their efficient academic performance. Self-care applications can help control and reduce students' anxiety and depression. The aim of this study was to determine the necessary requirements related to the design and development of a mobile-based self-care appl...