A one-year prospective audit of an asthma education programme in an out-patient setting.

作者: McNicholas Wt , Mulloy E , Quigley C , Donaghy D

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关键词: AsthmaUsual careMedicineSymptom scoreAsthmatic patientInhalerProspective auditMean agePhysical therapyAsthma nurse specialist

摘要: A prospective randomised trial was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of an asthma education programme administered by nurse specialist in out-patient setting. Sixty asthmatic patients (mean age 28.5 years) were enrolled, 30 a usual care control group and group. The underwent individual lasting at least one hour. following variables measured baseline, month after year follow-up: knowledge MCQ (36 point questionnaire), inhaler technique (7 scale), peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) symptomatology visual analogue score (0 10 score). group's both improved significantly month, from 5.4 (0.3) [SEM]) 6.5 (0.3), p < 0.001, 7.5 (2.4) 22 (1.8), 0.0001 respectively. Both these improvements greater than group, maintained follow-up. symptom over (0.6) 7.6 (0.5), 0.05, unchanged There no change PEFR either This study shows clear objective benefits conducted specialist.

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