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A Multi-center Study on Improvement in Life Quality of Pediatric Patients with Asthma via Continuous Care

Ying Cai1, Junhua Cao1, Ruixue Kan1

  • 1Nursing Dept., Xuzhou Children's Hospital, Xuzhou 221006, China.

Iranian Journal of Public Health
|November 24, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Continuous care significantly improves pulmonary function and quality of life in pediatric asthma patients. This approach effectively controls asthma symptoms, enhancing overall patient well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition affecting children.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for improving pediatric asthma outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of continuous care on pediatric asthma patients post-hospital discharge.
  • To assess improvements in quality of life and asthma control.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 172 pediatric asthma patients (6-11 years old).
  • Comparison between an intervention group receiving continuous care and a control group without it.
  • Data collected over a two-year period across five hospitals.

Main Results:

  • The intervention group showed significantly higher ratios of forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and peak expiratory flow compared to the control group.
  • Statistically significant improvements were observed in the Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (PAQLQ) scores for the continuous care group.
  • The Childhood Asthma Control Test (C-ACT) scores were also significantly better in the intervention group, indicating superior asthma control.

Conclusions:

  • Continuous care is an effective strategy for enhancing pulmonary function in pediatric asthma patients.
  • Continuous care significantly improves the quality of life for children with asthma.
  • This model of care leads to better control of asthmatic symptoms.
Abstract

Keywords:
AsthmaContinuous careMulti-centerPediatric patients

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