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    Establishing an asthma patient register in Salford, UK, enabled data feedback to general practices. This system identified potential under-treatment and improved asthma management monitoring.

    Area of Science:

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    Background:

    • The Salford Asthma Register was established in 1995 to systematically record asthma patient data in Greater Manchester, UK.
    • An integrated IT system was developed to support patient registration, annual reviews, data auditing, and feedback to general practices.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To create a comprehensive asthma patient database within a UK National Health Service (NHS) district.
    • To provide valuable feedback on asthma patient status and management to primary care teams.

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    • A central database was created at Hope Hospital, collecting patient lists from 41 general practices covering 70% of Salford's population.
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    Conclusions:

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    • This approach could serve as a significant tool for clinical governance and be adopted nationally.