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ArticleHealth science reports2025

Digital Health Technologies in Pediatric Infectious Disease and the Perspective of Patients and Healthcare Professionals: A Review.

Alen Sam Saji, Aqsa Komel, Muhammad Hamza Khan, Shreesha Niraula, Babar Naeem, Areeba Ahsan, Achit Kumar Singh, Anum Akbar

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Alen Sam SajiDepartment of Anaesthesiology West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University Chengdu China.ORCID 0000-0001-8088-0439
Aqsa KomelDepartment of Internal Medicine Nishtar Medical University Multan Pakistan.
Muhammad Hamza KhanKarachi Medical and Dental College Karachi Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0001-8279-5430
Shreesha NiraulaAnwer Khan Modern Medical College and Hospital Dhaka Bangladesh.
Babar NaeemJinnah Hospital Lahore Pakistan.
Areeba AhsanFoundation University School of Health Sciences Islamabad Pakistan.
Achit Kumar SinghKist Medical College and Teaching Hospital Lalitpur Nepal.ORCID 0009-0004-8516-1862
Anum AkbarDepartment of Pediatrics University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha Nebraska USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and Aims: 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. Methods: 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. Results: 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. Conclusion: Digital health shows promise in addressing pediatric infectious disease management, particularly in resource-limited settings, enhancing outcomes through timely interventions and better communication.

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PMCPMC11872690

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