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  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Public Health

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  • The Giving Asthma Support to Patients (GASP) program, originating in New Zealand, provides structured asthma care guidance for practice nurses.
  • This study evaluated the efficacy of the GASP program within Australian general practice settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of the GASP program on asthma outcomes in Australian general practice.
  • To determine if implementing GASP improves asthma control and reduces exacerbations.

Main Methods:

  • A pre-post study design was employed across 19 general practices in Western Sydney and Illawarra/Shoalhaven.
  • Participants included 289 patients aged 5-70 years with moderate-to-severe asthma, with 153 attending follow-up visits.
  • Key outcomes measured were asthma exacerbations, asthma control, and quality of care.

Main Results:

  • A significant decrease in patients experiencing one or more exacerbations requiring medical intervention was observed (74% to 52%, P <0.001).
  • There was a significant increase in patients achieving good asthma control (14% to 26%, P <0.005).
  • No significant change was noted in the quality of asthma care variable.

Conclusions:

  • Implementation of the GASP program in Australian general practice settings was associated with significant improvements in asthma outcomes.
  • The GASP program demonstrates potential as an effective intervention for enhancing asthma management and patient health.
  • Further research could explore long-term effects and broader implementation strategies.