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C L Lung

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PubMed2001

Adherence to asthma therapy.

OBJECTIVE: This article presents information on the important impact the lack of adherence to prescribed treatments has on the morbidity and mortality of asthma. After reading this article, readers should have an understanding of the significant role clinicians, as well as patients and their families, play in promoting adherence. DATA SOURCES: A detailed literature search was conducted. Relevant studies were used. Only literature in the English language was reviewed. STUDY SELECTION: Material was taken from academic/scholarly publications, appropriate reviews, and published abstracts. RESULTS: Over the last decade, many researchers have examined ways to improve adherence to asthma therapy, including improving clinician-patient communication, educating the patient, and simplifying the treatment regimen. Nonadherence is a problem in pediatric and adolescent patients, whose needs are different from those of adult patients. Because proper technique is essential with metered-dose inhalers and peak flow meters, special efforts are required by clinicians to promote adherence to these devices. CONCLUSIONS: Promoting adherence involves a good clinician-patient relationship, as well as provision of personalized, practical, and repeated education.

Asthma↗
PubMed1994

Patient-centered asthma care: a community-based multidisciplinary model.

In this first part of a three-part series, the authors discuss a treatment program for patients with chronic, severe asthma. Of all chronic diseases, asthma has proven to be one of the most expensive--financially, physically, and psychologically. Although the symptoms are usually reversible, they can be severe if left untreated. Physicians, nurses, and case managers across the country are recognizing the total value of treatment at "centers of excellence." In referring their toughest asthma cases to these centers, health care professionals and patients alike are experiencing the positive benefits received from a patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach.

Asthma↗
PubMed1994

Asthma care map for decision making.

In the second part of a three-part series on patient-centered asthma care, the authors describe the eight critical elements of multidisciplinary care management for patients with moderate to severe asthma.

Asthma↗
PubMed1994

An individualized, comprehensive asthma care treatment program.

In the conclusion of a three-part series on patient-centered asthma care, the authors describe the program developed at National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine. Beginning at the time of diagnosis, the interdisciplinary intervention team works in tandem with the patient and family to build confidence, skill, and motivation in self-management.

Asthma↗
PubMed1992

Patient education.

Only recently has it been appreciated that the considerable morbidity of asthma can be reduced with tools readily available to every physician who treats children. The pharmacotherapeutic armamentarium has been strengthened by better understanding of the pathogenesis of asthma, the impact of inflammation, and the role of preventive therapy. The task remains to put this expanded knowledge to use to help a larger number of children with asthma and their families to diminish the impact that the disease has on their lives. Concomitant with increased understanding of the pathophysiology of asthma and the medications used to control the process has been a greater appreciation of the role of co-management or self-management. Several programs have been developed to help parents and children with asthma gain better control over the disease, thus decreasing morbidity and significantly improving quality of life. These programs are available to physicians and health care organizations, and it is strongly recommended that asthma education, both as a formal course and in the physician's office, be regularly incorporated into the care plan for every child with asthma.

Adolescent↗