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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedParikh K, Paul J, Foushee N
Barriers and facilitators to asthma care after hospitalization as reported by caregivers, health providers, and school nurses.
This study focused on developing a comprehensive understanding of asthma care after hospitalization of children as reported by caregivers, health providers, and school nurses. The children had a median age of 7 years, mean hospital length of stay of 1.9 days, and 56% had a previous hospitalization in the last 12 months. Family caregivers and health professionals were given individual interviews while focus groups were conducted with school nurses. There were different health beliefs about asthma knowledge between caregivers and health professionals. School nurses highlighted specific barriers that focused on medication use in schools.
AHRQ-funded; HS024554.
Citation: Parikh K, Paul J, Foushee N .
Barriers and facilitators to asthma care after hospitalization as reported by caregivers, health providers, and school nurses.
Hosp Pediatr 2018 Nov;8(11):706-17. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2017-0182..
Keywords: Asthma, Hospitalization, Children/Adolescents, Caregiving, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Education
Turi KN, Gebretsadik T, Lee RL
Seasonal patterns of asthma medication fills among diverse populations of the United States.
Nonadherence to controller and overuse of reliever asthma medications are associated with exacerbations. In this study, the investigators aimed to determine patterns of seasonal asthma medication use and to identify time period(s) during which interventions to improve medication adherence could reduce asthma morbidity. The investigators concluded that a seasonal pattern of asthma medication fill rates likely represented a reactive response to a loss of disease control and increased symptoms.
AHRQ-funded; HS019669; HS022093.
Citation: Turi KN, Gebretsadik T, Lee RL .
Seasonal patterns of asthma medication fills among diverse populations of the United States.
J Asthma 2018 Jul;55(7):764-70. doi: 10.1080/02770903.2017.1362426..
Keywords: Asthma, Chronic Conditions, Medication, Patient Adherence/Compliance