Open AccessThe Integrated Care of Asthma in Switzerland (INCAS) Study: Changes in Asthma Control and Perception of Health Care through Asthma Education
Author(s) -
Selina Dürr,
Kurt E. Hersberger,
Andreas Zeller,
Jonas Scheuzger,
David Malka,
Claudia Gregoriano,
Ladina Joos Zellweger,
Claudia Steurer-Stey,
Jörg D. Leüppi
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
respiration
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.264
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1423-0356
pISSN - 0025-7931
DOI - 10.1159/000478945
Subject(s) - medicine , asthma , perception , health care , family medicine , physical therapy , neuroscience , economics , biology , economic growth
Despite great efforts in establishing optimal asthma management, asthma may remain uncontrolled. To effectively manage chronic diseases, such as asthma, it is important to train patients in self-management skills.