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Key priorities to prevent avoidable asthma hospitalisations: insights from end-users
Eleanor C Majellano1,2,3, Peter G Gibson1,2,4,5, Rose Bell6
1National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Treatable Traits, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia.
ERJ Open Research
|February 25, 2026
Summary
Preventing asthma hospitalizations requires better self-management support, affordable medications, and improved access to care. Research priorities focus on enhancing knowledge, confidence, and digital tools for individuals with asthma.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Respiratory Medicine
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Asthma imposes a significant burden on healthcare systems and individuals.
- Many asthma hospitalizations in Australia are preventable with better management and community care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore end-user perspectives on preventing avoidable asthma hospitalizations.
- To identify key research questions and priorities from diverse stakeholders.
Main Methods:
- A national online survey was administered to people with asthma, carers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers.
- Free-text responses were analyzed using thematic and content analysis.
Main Results:
- Four dominant themes emerged: self-management support, pharmacological approaches, strategies for avoiding asthma events, and asthma care access/affordability.
- Self-management support emphasized knowledge, confidence, seeking help, and digital tools.
- Asthma care improvements focused on medication affordability and enhanced access.
Conclusions:
- This study highlights crucial research priorities for preventing asthma hospitalizations, informed by end-user input.
- Findings support Asthma Australia's goal to halve asthma hospitalizations by 2030.
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