From:  Biopsychosocial factors, prevention, and treatment strategies in the mental health difficulties of adolescents with asthma

 Characteristics of the main studies on biopsychosocial interventions.

First author (reference)Participants (n/age range)Main findings
Taheri et al. [50]72 AA between 10 and 15 years oldThe AA group that participated in the interviews recorded better levels of self-efficacy at two weeks and three months (p < 0.001 in both periods), and also better adherence at two weeks and three months (p = 0.006 and 0.04, respectively), than the control group.
He et al. [51]13 AA between 12 and 20 years oldThe mobile application on the AA’s smart phones was measured by the average usability score, which reached 83 out of a total of 100 for the whole group, especially the older ones (12 to 16 years = 77.5 and ≥ 17 years = 87.5 points).
Gardiner et al. [52]151 adolescents between 13 and 15 years oldAfter watching the short three-minute educational video, the young people significantly improved their asthma knowledge in at least four of the six questions asked (question 1, p < 0.01; question 2, p = 0.02; questions 5 and 6, both with p < 0.01).
Kong et al. [53]57,703 adolescents between 11 and 18 years oldAAs who performed vigorous physical activity (at least 20 minutes more than 3 times per week) had less stress than AAs who did not (p < 0.05).
Rhee et al. [54]39 AA between 16 and 20 years oldAAs who were best prepared for the transition to adult asthma were the older ones (16–17 years vs. 18–20 years, p = 0.07). Older AA also had better appointment keeping and better follow-up of health problems (p = 0.002 and 0.02, respectively). Female AA had better medication management (p = 0.04), and those with better-controlled asthma communicated more with healthcare providers (p = 0.02).
Dinç et al. [55]52 AA between 14 and 18 years oldThe AAs who underwent a hybrid educational intervention had significantly higher scores on the transition readiness (p < 0.001) and self-efficacy (p < 0.01) questionnaires than the AAs who did not undergo the intervention.
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AA: adolescents with asthma.