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Asthma education for school staff.

Kayleigh M Kew1, Robin Carr2, Tim Donovan3

  • 1British Medical Journal Technology Assessment Group (BMJ-TAG), BMJ Knowledge Centre, BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, UK, WC1H 9JR.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|April 13, 2017
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Asthma education for school staff improves knowledge and preparedness but lacks evidence of direct health benefits for children. More research is needed on effective asthma management programs in schools.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Educational Interventions

Background:

  • Inadequate asthma knowledge among school staff can compromise child safety during asthma attacks.
  • Effective asthma management in schools requires knowledgeable and prepared educators.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of asthma education programs for school staff.
  • To identify key components and characteristics of successful asthma education interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing asthma education for school staff against control groups.
  • Data extraction and risk of bias assessment by at least two authors.
  • Quantitative synthesis of primary outcomes including emergency department visits, mortality, and asthma control.

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Main Results:

  • Five cluster-RCTs involving 111 schools were included. Asthma education improved staff knowledge and preparedness, with more schools adopting asthma policies.
  • No significant differences were found in pediatric asthma quality of life, and data on emergency visits, mortality, and symptom control were limited or inconclusive.
  • Evidence quality was consistently low due to risk of bias, imprecision, and insufficient reporting of intervention details.

Conclusions:

  • Asthma education enhances school staff's asthma knowledge and preparedness but has not yet demonstrated clear short- or long-term health benefits for children.
  • Further research with complete reporting of intervention content and resources is crucial for assessing effectiveness and implementation feasibility.
  • High-quality evidence is needed to guide the development of optimal asthma management strategies in educational settings.