2019
DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2018-211909
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Effectiveness of school-based self-management interventions for asthma among children and adolescents: findings from a Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: IntroductionThe evidence that teaching self-management techniques to children and young people with asthma in schools is effective has not, to date, been the subject of systematic review.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review of intervention studies. Studies were eligible if they employed a randomised parallel-group design and were published in English from 1995 onwards. Participants included children with asthma aged 5–18 years who participated within their own school environment. Searches were conducted on … Show more

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“…School‐centered programs can identify those with uncontrolled asthma, help them understand and monitor their asthma better, relate with healthcare providers, 62,63 and reduce attacks and school absences 68‐71 . Trained community health workers can assist school nurses 72 .…”
Section: Setting Standards and Improving Guidelines For Primary Carementioning
confidence: 99%
“…School‐centered programs can identify those with uncontrolled asthma, help them understand and monitor their asthma better, relate with healthcare providers, 62,63 and reduce attacks and school absences 68‐71 . Trained community health workers can assist school nurses 72 .…”
Section: Setting Standards and Improving Guidelines For Primary Carementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, a future study could look into intervention at school to improve asthma knowledge and awareness to improve asthma outcome. For instance, a culturally tailored school-based intervention has been shown to reduce hospitalisation, reduce emergency department visits and improvement in days of restricted activity 48 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A systematic review found that school-based studies (most conducted in the US and Canada) that included selfmanagement skills for children aged 5-18 years may be associated with a 30% decrease in emergency department visits, and a significant decrease in hospitalizations and in days of reduced activity. 409 C…”
Section: School-based Programs For Childrenmentioning
confidence: 99%