Benefits at 3 yrs of an asthma education programme coupled with regular reinforcement

Self-Management Plans for Asthma Control and Predictors of Patient Compliance

“…Many studies have shown that involving patients in the treatment decisions increases their quality of lives (41,42). At the 3rd-month assessment stage of our study, the asthma self-management education improved the quality of lives of asthmatics, especially in the general health and the vitality dimensions of SF-36.…”

The effectiveness of a pictorial asthma action plan for improving asthma control and the quality of life in illiterate women

“…To be involved in treatment decisions increases the quality of life of asthma patients [2,3]. A recent metaanalysis of studies containing written asthma action plans and standard treatments revealed a 40% decrease in asthmarelated presentation to hospitals and a 20% decrease in emergency visits by patients with an action plan [4].…”

Development, Implementation and Evaluation of a New Adult Asthma Self-Management Program

“…To help adults with asthma reach this goal, researchers have developed, implemented and evaluated adult asthma education programs. (Brown, Reeves, Meyerson, & Korzeniewski, 2006;Castro et al, 2003;Courturaud et al, 2002;Ignacio-Garcia et al, 2002;Janson et al, 2003;Perneger et al, 2002;Schaffer & Tian, 2004;Schott-Baer, 1999;Smith et al, 2007;Steuten, Vrijhoef, Van Merode, Wesseling, & Spreeuwenberg, 2006;Thoonen et al, 2003;Yilzaz & Akkaya, 2002) Recently, a Cochrane review by Gibson et al (2005) assessed the value of adult asthma self-management interventions. The review assessed the effectiveness of asthma education, self-monitoring, regular medical review, and written action plans.…”