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Efficacy of an individualized written home‐management plan in the control of moderate persistent asthma: A randomized, controlled trial
Author(s) -
Agrawal Sunil K,
Singh Meenu,
Mathew Joseph L,
Malhi Prabhjot
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
acta pædiatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2005.tb01847.x
Subject(s) - medicine , asthma , randomized controlled trial , home management , asthma management , physical therapy , pediatrics , labour economics , economics
Background: The management of childhood asthma necessitates a comprehensive approach including pharmacological treatment as well as education about self‐evaluation and home management of the condition. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of adding an individualized written home‐management plan in the control of moderate persistent asthma. Methods: Children with moderate persistent asthma were randomized to receive either an individualized written home‐management plan or no plan, in addition to standard asthma therapy including education. They were followed up with serial measurement of outcome variables. Results: Children receiving an individualized written home‐management plan had fewer acute asthma events, fewer lost school days, lower symptom score and less nocturnal awakening than those who did not receive a written plan. Conclusion: The addition of a written individualized home‐management plan improves overall control in children with moderate persistent asthma.