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Carl Kaplan1, Ashley L Saint-Fleur1, Alexandra M Kranidis2
1Department of Pediatrics, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, Stony Brook, New York.
Current Opinion in Pediatrics
|February 7, 2023
Summary
This review highlights new strategies to improve pediatric asthma care in emergency departments and other clinics. Implementing evidence-based programs can enhance patient outcomes and provider education for better asthma management.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
Background:
- Asthma is a leading chronic condition in children, posing significant management challenges, particularly in emergency settings.
- Despite established guidelines, effective implementation and follow-up care for pediatric asthma remain complex.
Approach:
- This review synthesizes recent trends and innovative programming in pediatric asthma care.
- It examines quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based recommendations for providers, patients, and caregivers.
Key Points:
- Successful interventions in emergency departments include pathway-based care, expedited medication delivery, and tailored patient education.
- These strategies aim to enhance the quality of care for pediatric asthma patients.
Conclusions:
- The reviewed care models, initially focused on emergency rooms, show potential for broader application in urgent care centers and pediatric clinics.
- Adapting these improvements can enhance acute care for pediatric asthma across diverse clinical settings.
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