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Information needs of people with asthma
Ming Ley Kong1, Carol Armour, Kate LeMay
1Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
The International Journal of Pharmacy Practice
|August 14, 2013
Summary
Many people with asthma have unmet information needs regarding their condition. Pharmacists are well-positioned to address these gaps and improve asthma self-management.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Pharmacy Practice
- Respiratory Medicine
Background:
- Asthma affects a significant population, necessitating comprehensive patient understanding.
- Effective asthma self-management relies on accessible and accurate information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the specific information needs of Australians with asthma.
- To evaluate the extent to which these information needs were met.
- To explore the role of healthcare professionals in addressing information gaps.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to individuals with asthma recruited from community pharmacies and a medical research institute.
- Survey questions focused on information needs, sources of information, and satisfaction levels.
- Data were analyzed using thematic analysis for information needs and descriptive/correlational statistics for sources and satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Key information needs included medications, asthma management, triggers, cures, etiology, and research.
- A third of participants reported only partially met information needs.
- Doctors were the primary source of information (94%), followed by pharmacists (56%).
Conclusions:
- Significant unmet information needs exist among people with asthma.
- Pharmacists are strategically placed to bridge these information gaps.
- Enhanced pharmacist involvement can promote better asthma self-management.
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