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Article: Asthma self-management patient education.(Report)
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- Respiratory Care
- Article date:
- June 1, 2008
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Introduction
Importance of Patient Self-Management Education
Components of Asthma Education
Asthma Self-Management Education for Adults
Asthma Self-Management Education for Children
Patient Considerations When Planning Asthma Education
Age
Culture and Health Beliefs
Health Literacy
Access to Care
Psychosocial Factors
Setting
Provider Factors
Does Asthma Education Reduce the Cost of Asthma Care?
Asthma Education by Respiratory Therapists
Summary
Asthma self-management education involves a collaborative partnership between the education provider and the patient. An asthma action plan facilitates asthma self-management and improves patient ...