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Asthma Network of West Michigan: a model of home-based case management for asthma

Karen L Meyerson1

  • 1Asthma Network of West Michigan, 359 South Division Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA. meyersok@trinity-health.org

The Nursing Clinics of North America
|March 8, 2013
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The Asthma Network of West Michigan

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research
  • Community Health Programs

Background:

  • Asthma poses a significant health risk in the US, especially for low-income children.
  • Uncontrolled asthma leads to increased healthcare utilization and costs.
  • Community-based interventions are crucial for managing chronic diseases like asthma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the Asthma Network of West Michigan's home-based case management model.
  • To evaluate the impact of this model on healthcare use and costs.
  • To highlight the program's potential for replication in other communities.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of a grassroots asthma coalition's operations.
  • Description of an intensive, home-based case management approach.
  • Analysis of healthcare utilization and cost savings data.

Main Results:

  • The Asthma Network's program demonstrated positive impacts on healthcare use.
  • Significant cost savings were achieved through the intervention.
  • The model's success has led to its replication in other areas.

Conclusions:

  • Home-based case management by community coalitions can effectively manage uncontrolled asthma.
  • This model offers a replicable and cost-effective approach to asthma care.
  • Addressing socioeconomic factors is key to improving asthma outcomes in vulnerable populations.

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