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[How to improve therapeutic compliance in the asthmatic pediatric patient]

T Carvelli1, O Battisti

  • 1Service Universitaire, Pédiatrie Néonatologie, CHU des Bruyères, Chênée, Belgique.

Revue Medicale De Liege
|August 6, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Childhood asthma treatment compliance is low, around 50%. A new Guided Self-Management strategy improves adherence through family doctor collaboration and educational resources.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Healthcare Compliance

Context:

  • Childhood asthma necessitates daily management, yet adherence to treatment is suboptimal, estimated at 50%.
  • Low compliance poses significant challenges in effectively controlling pediatric asthma.
  • The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) 2009 report introduced Guided Self-Management as a key strategy.

Purpose:

  • To present a practical, locally implemented strategy for enhancing childhood asthma treatment compliance.
  • To leverage the concept of Guided Self-Management in a pediatric pneumology setting.
  • To improve day-to-day asthma control in children through better adherence.

Summary:

  • A literature review informed the development of a Guided Self-Management approach.
  • This strategy involves close collaboration with family physicians.
  • Key components include an internet-based asthma school or DVD, and a physician-fillable asthma treatment plan.

Impact:

  • Aims to provide a useful and efficient method for improving asthma management in children.
  • Facilitates better communication and shared decision-making between healthcare professionals and families.
  • Expected to enhance overall asthma control and quality of life for pediatric patients.

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