Effectiveness of Nursing Intervention for Managing Paediatric Asthma: A Meta-Analysis
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Nursing interventions significantly reduce emergency visits and hospitalizations for childhood asthma. They also improve quality of life and symptom control, demonstrating their value in pediatric asthma care.
Area Of Science
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Nursing Research
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background
- Childhood asthma is a common chronic condition impacting quality of life and healthcare costs.
- Nursing interventions are vital for effective pediatric asthma management.
- This meta-analysis assesses the impact of nursing interventions on asthma outcomes.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions in pediatric asthma care.
- To analyze the impact on asthma control, acute exacerbations, and quality of life.
- To synthesize findings from multiple studies on nursing's role.
Main Methods
- A systematic meta-analysis of 35 studies with over 6394 participants.
- Searched major databases: PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Cochrane, Scopus, Web of Science.
- Analyzed outcomes including ED visits, hospitalizations, QoL, symptoms, and inhaler technique using random-effects models.
Main Results
- Significant reductions in emergency department visits (SMD -1.741) and hospitalizations (OR 0.378).
- Improvements in quality of life (SMD 1.013) and inhaler usage (SMD 1.254).
- Reductions in acute asthma attacks (SMD -2.149) and symptom frequency.
Conclusions
- Nursing interventions effectively reduce acute care utilization and improve quality of life in pediatric asthma.
- These interventions are valuable for symptom management and acute care reduction.
- Further research and standardized protocols are recommended to optimize sustained benefits.
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