Evaluation of a community-based outreach worker program for children with asthma
Janet Primomo1, Sandra Johnston, Frank DiBiase
1Tacoma Nursing Program, University of Washington, Tacoma, Washington 98402, USA. jprimomo@u.washington.edu
Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.)
|May 11, 2006
Summary
Community asthma outreach workers (AOW) effectively improved children's quality of life and asthma management. Families utilized asthma action plans and reduced home triggers, showing high satisfaction with AOW services.
Area of Science:
- Community health
- Pediatric respiratory health
- Environmental health
Background:
- Asthma management education and home trigger reduction are crucial for children's health.
- Asthma Outreach Worker (AOW) programs offer home-based support.
- A theory-based AOW program was implemented and evaluated by a community partnership.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a community-based Asthma Outreach Worker (AOW) program.
- To assess the impact of AOW services on pediatric asthma management and quality of life.
Main Methods:
- A convenience sample of 60 caregivers whose children received AOW services participated.
- Baseline and follow-up surveys were administered to caregivers.
- Self-reported measures included quality of life, asthma management plans, medication use, healthcare utilization, home environmental changes, and satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Caregivers reported significantly improved quality of life post-intervention.
- Asthma management plan use increased from 31% to 93% among children.
- Families implemented home environmental changes to reduce asthma triggers, with significant reductions in hospitalizations.
Conclusions:
- Community-based Asthma Outreach Worker (AOW) services are effective for pediatric asthma.
- AOW programs enhance self-management, improve quality of life, and promote home environment modifications.
- Short-term AOW interventions demonstrate significant positive outcomes for children with asthma.
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