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Chicago Asthma Consortium

R L Wolf1

  • 1La Rabida Children's Hospital, Chicago, IL 60649, USA.

Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine
|April 4, 1998
PubMed
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The Chicago Asthma Consortium improves asthma care in Chicago through community-focused initiatives and policy changes, demonstrating effectiveness in addressing the needs of asthmatic residents.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Community Medicine
  • Health Policy

Background:

  • Asthma is a prevalent and complex respiratory disease affecting urban populations.
  • The Chicago Asthma Consortium was established to address the specific needs of Chicago's asthmatic residents.
  • Existing policies may not adequately support asthma management in community settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the structure and function of the Chicago Asthma Consortium.
  • To highlight the consortium's role in improving asthma outcomes.
  • To provide examples of the consortium's successful interventions.

Main Methods:

  • The Chicago Asthma Consortium comprises over 300 members.
  • Activities are organized through six standing committees.

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  • The consortium responds to community-identified needs.

    • Main Results:

    • The consortium achieved notable successes in its first year.
    • A significant achievement was influencing a policy change regarding student medication use in Chicago public schools.
    • The consortium demonstrated effectiveness in addressing asthma management challenges.

    Conclusions:

    • The Chicago Asthma Consortium is an effective model for community-based asthma management.
    • Collaborative efforts and policy advocacy are crucial for improving asthma care.
    • The consortium's approach can serve as a template for other urban areas facing similar health challenges.