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[Dealing with asthma for teachers--needs and possibilities]
R Szczepanski1, G Brockmann, G Friede
1Kinderhospital Osnabrück
Pneumologie (Stuttgart, Germany)
|November 24, 2001
Summary
Teachers need better training to manage childhood asthma. A 3-hour seminar improved their knowledge and confidence in handling asthma exacerbations in students, proving beneficial for school settings.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Respiratory Health
- Educational Interventions in Schools
Context:
- Increasing prevalence of childhood asthma necessitates better school preparedness.
- Teachers report inadequate knowledge and skills to manage students with asthma.
Purpose:
- To assess the effectiveness of a targeted asthma education program for teachers.
- To improve teachers' ability to manage asthma exacerbations in the classroom.
Summary:
- A 3-hour asthma education program was delivered to 648 teachers across 40 schools.
- Participants reported increased confidence and competence in managing pediatric asthma after the seminar.
- The program covered asthma basics, severity assessment, sports, emergency management, and trigger avoidance.
Impact:
- The educational intervention demonstrated significant positive impact on teachers' preparedness.
- Such programs can be implemented with moderate resources and integrated into teacher training curricula.
- Enhanced teacher competence can lead to improved care for students with asthma in schools.