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Ensuring a scientific basis for community interventions for asthma.
Leslie P Boss1, David Evans, Carmen Ramos-Bonoan
1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, USA. lpboss@earthlink.net
Summary
Community-based asthma interventions are crucial for public health. This study details the "Creating a Medical Home for Asthma" program, making science-based tools widely available for better asthma control.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Community Interventions
- Asthma Management
Background:
- Community-based interventions are vital for managing diseases like asthma.
- There is a scarcity of scientifically validated and accessible community interventions for asthma.
- Translating research into practice is essential for expanding effective public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and prepare effective asthma interventions for widespread implementation.
- To introduce the "Creating a Medical Home for Asthma" intervention as a scalable model.
- To highlight the importance of accessible, science-based tools for asthma control.
Main Methods:
- Reviewed ongoing and completed asthma intervention research.
- Selected and adapted effective interventions for broad dissemination through a "translation" process.
- Developed the "Creating a Medical Home for Asthma" intervention, including staff training and resource availability.
Main Results:
- Identified and translated several effective asthma interventions.
- The "Creating a Medical Home for Asthma" intervention is now available for implementation.
- Training materials and resources for the intervention are accessible via the NYCDOH website.
Conclusions:
- Effective asthma interventions need to be translated and made widely available.
- The "Creating a Medical Home for Asthma" model demonstrates a successful approach to dissemination.
- Public-private partnerships are key to ensuring the availability of science-based asthma control interventions.