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A program for children with severe asthma: impact analysis

Verónica Giubergia1, Nora Fridman, Hebe González Pena

  • 1Servicio de Neumonología, Hospital Nacional de Pediatría Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan, Buenos Aires, Argentina. verogiubergia@hotmail.com

Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria
|October 17, 2012
PubMed

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The Healthcare Program for Children with Severe Asthma (PANAG) significantly reduced asthma attacks by 55% and hospital admissions in pediatric patients. This program offers an effective and affordable strategy for managing severe asthma in public healthcare settings.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Public Health Management
  • Healthcare Economics

Background:

  • Asthma represents a substantial economic burden on families and public healthcare systems.
  • Existing healthcare programs effectively manage childhood asthma, but data on severe cases is limited.
  • Severe asthma in children necessitates targeted interventions to mitigate its impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Healthcare Program for Children with Severe Asthma (PANAG).
  • To comparatively analyze the impact of PANAG on asthma exacerbations and hospital admissions.
  • To assess the program's feasibility in a public healthcare setting.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal, pre- and post-intervention study design was employed.
  • Asthma exacerbations and hospital admissions were compared over 18-month pre- and post-PANAG periods.
  • Participants received free preventive treatment and educational support during the program.

Main Results:

  • A significant 55% reduction in asthma attacks was observed post-PANAG implementation (from 59 to 26).
  • Asthma-related hospital admissions decreased from 4 to 1 after the program's initiation.
  • The study included 20 children, with a mean age of 13.3 years, predominantly female (80%).

Conclusions:

  • The Healthcare Program for Patients with Severe Asthma (PANAG) is a proven effective strategy for disease management.
  • PANAG demonstrates affordability and applicability within public hospital systems.
  • Implementing such programs can lead to improved outcomes for children with severe asthma.
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