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The asthma health outcome indicators study

M A Smith1, S R Leeder, B Jalaludin

  • 1Western Sector Public Health Unit, Sydney, NSW.

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
|February 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This study assessed asthma outcome indicators for public health policy in Australia. Researchers found varying validity and repeatability among indicators, impacting health outcome assessments.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Health outcomes are a key focus for Australian public health policy.
  • The New South Wales Health Department prioritizes asthma within its Health Outcomes Program.
  • Valid outcome indicators are crucial for effective asthma management and policy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the current status of asthma outcome indicators.
  • To assess the validity (repeatability, concurrent, predictive) of these indicators.
  • To inform public health policy regarding asthma management.

Main Methods:

  • A literature review was conducted on asthma outcome indicators.
  • A survey of 14 asthma researchers and clinicians was performed.
  • Respondents evaluated indicators across various scenarios (patient, clinical trial, school, public health).

Main Results:

  • A critical appraisal of multiple asthma outcome indicators was performed.
  • The study examined the repeatability, concurrent validity, and predictive validity of selected indicators.
  • Findings highlight variability in the robustness of different outcome measures.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides insights into the strengths and weaknesses of current asthma outcome indicators.
  • Results can guide the selection of more reliable indicators for research and policy.
  • Improved indicator selection can enhance the accuracy of health outcome assessments in asthma.

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