Owning my asthma: an enhanced self-management initiative for 14-19 year olds

S. Lynch, S. Kearney, M. Hueppe, T. Day, R. Dominey, Ann Dewey

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    Abstract

    Brief outline of context - Over 1.1 million children in the UK are currently being
    treated for asthma. The equivalent of a classroom full of children dies every
    year from asthma.

    Outline of problem - People without asthma action plans are four times more
    likely to need to go to hospital for their asthma. Only a third of children asked
    said they had a written asthma action plan and just a quarter were getting all
    three elements of routine management for their asthma.

    Assessment - A year on year increase in A&E attendances for asthma in 14-19
    year cohort shows that there is a need for a clinically appropriate programme/
    to promote effective and enhanced asthma self-management; a key
    recommendation from the National Review of Asthma Deaths.

    Strategy - An asthma review with a Respiratory Nurse where they were issued
    with a digital Peak flow meter, an Asthma Action Plan and signed up to
    receive weekly automated calls. They were reviewed after two months and
    offered an incentive if they completed the project.

    Measurement of improvement - Evidence of improved concordance through
    review of prescribing data, exacerbations, hospitalisation rates and selfreported
    wellbeing. A total of 83% felt better able to control their asthma,75%
    said that they understood their asthma better. More than 50% felt that their
    asthma symptoms had improved, 60% ACT score had improved.
    Lessons learnt: Teenagers require more input and it is important to build
    relationships with them. This group engages readily with
    Original languageEnglish
    Article number16077
    Journalnpj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine
    Volume26
    Publication statusPublished - 12 Oct 2016
    Event2016 Primary Care Respiratory Society UK (PCRS-UK) Annual Conference: Fit for the Future—A Holistic Approach to Respiratory Care - Telford International Centre, Telford, United Kingdom
    Duration: 14 Oct 201615 Oct 2016

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