Abstract
Asthma is a chronic disease affecting families in the United States; especially pediatric patients aged 5-18. The local prevalence of asthma is 15.7% versus 12.2% statewide and 8.4% nationally. These patients miss school days thus causing parental workday loss. This represents a significant socio-economic problem in the community. Unexpected clinic visits, as well as emergency room visits due to asthma, contribute to rising healthcare costs both locally and nationally. A scholarly project started in July 2018 with data collection terminating October 19, 2018 but program continues to run in clinic. 312 asthmatic patients aged 5-21 prescribed an MDI were seen during this time; with 518 individual encounters. However, 63% of the patients did not receive the education either due to missed opportunities or provider declining to participate. 2 case studies will be reviewed to emphasize ownership of asthma care vs non-ownership of asthma care.
Sigma Membership
Iota Nu at-Large
Lead Author Affiliation
CHP-Berkshire Pediatrics, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Evidence Based Practice, Improved Patient Outcomes, Pediatric Asthma
Recommended Citation
Nickels-Nelson, Gina M., "Breathe in, breathe out…Now what? Improving pediatric asthma outcomes through improved inhaler technique" (2019). Convention. 39.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/39
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Breathe in, breathe out…Now what? Improving pediatric asthma outcomes through improved inhaler technique
Washington, DC, USA
Asthma is a chronic disease affecting families in the United States; especially pediatric patients aged 5-18. The local prevalence of asthma is 15.7% versus 12.2% statewide and 8.4% nationally. These patients miss school days thus causing parental workday loss. This represents a significant socio-economic problem in the community. Unexpected clinic visits, as well as emergency room visits due to asthma, contribute to rising healthcare costs both locally and nationally. A scholarly project started in July 2018 with data collection terminating October 19, 2018 but program continues to run in clinic. 312 asthmatic patients aged 5-21 prescribed an MDI were seen during this time; with 518 individual encounters. However, 63% of the patients did not receive the education either due to missed opportunities or provider declining to participate. 2 case studies will be reviewed to emphasize ownership of asthma care vs non-ownership of asthma care.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.