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The nursing management of asthma is a comprehensive approach that relies heavily on the expertise and dedication of healthcare professionals. It involves thorough assessment, accurate diagnosis, strategic planning, effective implementation, and diligent evaluation. By meticulously following this step-by-step process, healthcare professionals play a crucial role in providing the best possible care and treatment for patients with asthma, enhancing their overall health and well-being.
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Bronchial Thermoplasty: A Novel Therapeutic Approach to Severe Asthma
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Educational program on self-management for asthmatic school children.

A G Ibrahim1, S A Mahmoud

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University.

The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association
|January 1, 1996
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Patient education significantly improved asthma knowledge and behaviors in school children. This led to better disease control and fewer emergency room visits, highlighting education

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Published on: November 4, 2010

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Health Education

Background:

  • Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease affecting school-aged children.
  • Effective asthma management requires comprehensive patient and parent education.
  • Poorly controlled asthma can lead to frequent emergency room visits and reduced quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors regarding asthma control in school children.
  • To evaluate the impact of an educational intervention on asthma management.
  • To reduce asthma-related morbidity in pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

  • A 6-month educational intervention involving group classes and monthly visits for 54 asthmatic children and their parents.
  • Assessment of knowledge and beliefs using interview questionnaires before and after the intervention.
  • Evaluation of inhaler use technique via observational checklists.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements were observed in children's and parents' knowledge and beliefs about asthma.
  • Positive behavioral changes and enhanced inhaler use technique were reported.
  • A substantial reduction in emergency room visits for asthma exacerbations was noted post-intervention (p<0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Patient education is a critical component of comprehensive asthma care.
  • Educational interventions can significantly improve asthma knowledge, behavior, and health outcomes in children.
  • Reducing emergency room visits demonstrates the effectiveness of education in managing pediatric asthma.