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Asthma 3+ Visit Plan: a qualitative evaluation.

J A Douglass1, D P Goeman, E A Yu

  • 1Cooperative Research Centre for Asthma, The Alfred Hospital, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Internal Medicine Journal
|September 24, 2005
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The Asthma 3+ Visit Plan improved asthma knowledge and quality of life for frequent emergency visitors. A strong general practitioner relationship aided completion, though cost was a barrier.

Area of Science:

  • Primary Care
  • Public Health
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • The Asthma 3+ Visit Plan is a primary care initiative.
  • It aims to enhance care for moderate to severe asthma patients.
  • General practitioner (GP) visits are central to the plan.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan's use and barriers.
  • Focus on recurrent emergency department (ED) attendees.
  • Assess changes in asthma knowledge, symptoms, and quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • Predominantly qualitative study design.
  • Interviews conducted before and after plan completion.
  • Participants: 20 recurrent ED asthma attendees.

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Main Results:

  • Completion led to significant improvements in quality of life and knowledge.
  • Patients viewed the plan favorably.
  • GP relationship and patient recall were key; cost was a barrier.

Conclusions:

  • The Asthma 3+ Visit Plan is a viable discharge strategy.
  • Supports recurrent ED attendees with asthma.
  • Highlights importance of primary care integration.