Digital Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Chronic Health Conditions

Dear Colleagues,

Digital interventions in the delivery of health-related services can be defined as the use of mobile and wireless applications (e.g., SMS text messaging, smartphone apps, websites, wearable devices, remote sensing, and the use of social media) and other digital channels. There has been growing evidence to support the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of digital interventions across different age groups and health conditions. Nevertheless, engagement with these interventions is still a challenge, and cost-effectiveness remains unclear.

Children and adolescents with chronic health conditions have a significant disease burden and are at risk of several complications and worsened health outcomes. Digital interventions have the potential to improve disease management and optimize health outcomes in these vulnerable patient populations. The value of these interventions has been especially emphasized and recognized during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

This Special Edition will explore a range of digital interventions for children and adolescents with chronic health conditions, and our goal is to update the readers on the evolving and cutting-edge research in the field. Some areas of specific interest include medication adherence, behavior change, preventive measures, disease monitoring, self-management, self-efficacy, health-related quality of life, other patient-reported outcomes, social media, and peer support.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or inquiries.

Dr. Sherif M. Badawy
Guest Editor

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