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The study focuses on piloting the Alrite tool to improve guideline adherence for acute lower respiratory illnesses in young children.

A27-10 Piloting Alrite, a Mobile Health Decision Support Tool as an Implementation Strategy to Support Outpatient Pulmonary Case Management for Young Children in Uganda

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Randomized trial assesses a digital tool's impact on pediatric respiratory care in young children, suggesting improved management.

The study focuses on piloting the Alrite tool to improve guideline adherence for acute lower respiratory illnesses in young children.
Secondary analysis of reversal single-case design optimization over 3 one-month cycles
Conducted at 2 primary care health centers in Jinja District, Uganda
Included daily surveys and monthly focus group discussions with health workers.
38% of enrolled health workers were female; they used Alrite for the majority of clinical visits for children aged 1-59 months
Reported a median usage time of 70 seconds per assessment, with a total of 6030 assessments conducted
Perceived improvements in guideline adherence, reduced antibiotic use for common colds, and enhanced asthma awareness.

Ellington et al. (2026) studied this question.

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