Publications by authors named "Hilkka T Viitanen"
Article Synopsis
- Digital health technology (DHT) shows promise in managing chronic conditions like asthma, with some studies indicating it can enhance adherence, self-management, and overall quality of life.
- A study tracked adult asthma patients on a web-based platform from December 2018 to May 2021, comparing active users to inactive users to assess the impact on asthma exacerbations and healthcare visits.
- Results revealed that active users significantly reduced exacerbation events and asthma-related healthcare visits compared to their pre-registration levels, while inactive users did not experience significant changes.
