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Asthma adherence and the athlete
Ivan D Cardona1, Christopher M Mjaanes, Jack M Becker
1Allergy and Immunology, Pediatric Department, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Denver, CO, USA.
Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology
|October 28, 2005
Summary
Asthmatic athletes often struggle with treatment adherence. The Shared Decision-Making model offers a promising approach to improve medication compliance and asthma management in athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Pulmonology
- Chronic Disease Management
Background:
- Asthma affects athletes of all levels, impacting performance and quality of life.
- Adherence to asthma treatment is crucial for managing the condition effectively in athletic populations.
- Limited research exists on adherence specifically within the asthmatic athlete population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore adherence challenges in asthmatic athletes.
- To identify barriers to asthma treatment compliance in athletes.
- To propose the Shared Decision-Making model as an optimal strategy for improving adherence.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on asthma adherence and athlete-specific factors.
- Discussion of shared decision-making principles in chronic disease management.
- Analysis of athlete-related, physician-related, and treatment-related barriers.
Main Results:
- Common adherence barriers exist across different athlete demographics.
- The Shared Decision-Making model is highly applicable to asthmatic athletes.
- Strategies to overcome identified barriers are essential for optimal disease management.
Conclusions:
- Improving adherence in asthmatic athletes requires addressing multifaceted barriers.
- The Shared Decision-Making model provides a framework for enhancing treatment compliance.
- Special considerations are needed for elite and professional asthmatic athletes.