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SMS Medical Outcomes Research Project Asthma Outcomes Study. Provider education the next step
J Twiggs1, C P Helstad, D Rickelman
1Center for Medical Practice Research and Education, State Medical Society of Wisconsin (SMS), USA.
Summary
An Asthma Study Group developed a toolkit and education program for asthma patients and providers. Initial reactions are enthusiastic, with ongoing evaluation of the toolkit
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Asthma affects a significant adult population.
- Effective patient and provider resources are crucial for asthma management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and disseminate an "Asthma Toolkit" for physicians and patients.
- To improve the care of adult patients diagnosed with asthma.
Main Methods:
- Convened an Asthma Study Group with MORP staff.
- Surveyed over 800 adults diagnosed with asthma.
- Developed an outcomes instrument and defined a study population.
Main Results:
- Survey results were reported back to healthcare providers.
- An "Asthma Toolkit" was created with reference materials for physicians and patients.
- An educational program was developed to disseminate the toolkit.
Conclusions:
- The Asthma Toolkit and educational program aim to enhance asthma care.
- Initial reception of the educational program has been positive.
- Further evaluation of the Asthma Toolkit's utility is in progress.