Enhancing Asthma Management Among Haitian Caregivers: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Kersaint Edme1, Cynthia Foronda1, Diana Baptiste2
1University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, Florida, USA.
Nursing Open
|April 17, 2025
Summary
Culturally tailored asthma education in Haitian Creole, including a personalized asthma action plan (AAP), was developed to address disparities in children. This initiative improved understanding and accessibility for caregivers.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Health Disparities Research
- Health Literacy
Background:
- Persistent asthma disparities exist among Haitian children in the U.S.
- Language and cultural barriers exacerbate asthma-related hospitalizations and emergency visits.
- A need for culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate asthma education was identified.
Purpose of the Study:
- To offer culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate asthma education to Haitian parents and caregivers.
- To provide a personalized asthma action plan (AAP) in Haitian Creole.
- To improve asthma management understanding and accessibility for Haitian caregivers.
Main Methods:
- A Quality Improvement Initiative guided by the Knowledge to Action framework.
- Translation of national asthma guidelines into a Haitian Creole AAP.
- Linking AAP and educational video via QR code for EHR integration; monitoring utilization and provider satisfaction.
Main Results:
- 18 family caregivers engaged with the Haitian Creole AAP and educational video via YouTube.
- 70% of surveyed providers (N=11) expressed satisfaction with the new educational materials.
- The intervention successfully bridged linguistic and cultural gaps.
Conclusions:
- This project offers a sustainable approach to culturally sensitive asthma education for Haitian families.
- The personalized AAP and video in Haitian Creole address key linguistic and cultural barriers.
- Anticipated outcomes include improved asthma management and increased educational material accessibility.
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