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Stacie J Lampkin1, Cheryl A Maslouski2, William A Maish3
1D'Youville College School of Pharmacy, Buffalo, New York.
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Pharmacists can play a crucial role in educating children with asthma, the most common pediatric illness. Equipping pharmacists with knowledge empowers them to improve patient care across various healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Pharmacology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Asthma is a prevalent pediatric illness in the U.S., impacting over 6 million children.
- Children with asthma experience higher healthcare utilization, including frequent office visits and hospitalizations.
- Despite therapeutic advancements, asthma significantly burdens the healthcare system.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide pharmacists with essential knowledge for educating pediatric asthma patients.
- To outline pharmacist roles in diverse practice settings, including community pharmacies, ambulatory care, and during care transitions.
Main Methods:
- This article synthesizes current knowledge on asthma management and pharmacist interventions.
- It focuses on practical strategies for patient education applicable across different healthcare touchpoints.
Main Results:
- Pharmacists possess unique medication expertise valuable for asthma patient education.
- Effective education can occur at multiple points: hospitalization, clinic visits, and pharmacy pick-up.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacists are well-positioned to enhance asthma care for children through targeted education.
- Empowering pharmacists across various settings can improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare system burden.
Abstract:
Asthma is the most common pediatric illness affecting more than 6 million children in the United States. Children with asthma have more frequent office visits and hospitalizations compared with adults. Despite advances in therapies, asthma still has a significant effect on the health care system. Regardless of the setting, pharmacists are uniquely equipped with an intimate knowledge of medications. With this knowledge, they can provide education to patients at various points throughout the health care system, from hospitalization to office visits to point of pick up at the pharmacy. The goal of this article is to equip the pharmacist with the necessary knowledge to provide education to these patients in a variety of practice settings, including community pharmacies, ambulatory care settings, and during transitions in care.
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