Description: This tool outlines steps for patients and their caregivers to self-manage asthma. Topics include ‘how to get the most out of your visit with your healthcare provider’ and developing a pediatric asthma action plan.
Access Instructions :
Owner/Author:
Lung Health Foundation
Year:
2022
Patient Population:
Pediatric
Supporting Evidence:
An asthma action plan created by physician, educator, and patient online collaboration with usability and visual design optimization, Evaluation, modification, and validation of a set of asthma illustrations in children with chronic asthma in the emergency department, Diagnosis and management of asthma in preschoolers: A Canadian Thoracic Society and Canadian Paediatric Society position paper
Format:
Fillable PDF
Relevant Quality
Statement:
Self-Management Education and Asthma Action Plan
Decision Support Guidance
Who might use this tool?
- Pediatrician
- Family Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Registered Respiratory Therapists
- Certified Respiratory Educators
When might they use this tool?
- During a patient’s visit
Why might they use this tool?
- To better manage asthma (i.e., improved control, early identification of exacerbation, indication for when to seek emergency care)
What are important considerations when using this tool?
- This tool can be integrated into EMR systems
- Provider education may be needed to support the use of tool in practice
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