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Completed Multi-Site eHealth Trial Shows Promise for Paediatric Self-Management — 720 Families Across Complex Conditions

247 Health News Editorial

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8 Apr 2026

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A landmark 720-participant trial across Denmark, Ethiopia, and Sweden demonstrates how eHealth interventions can support families managing complex paediatric conditions. Results show promise for improving healthcare satisfaction and treatment adherence while optimising resource allocation.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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