Author： Thyne Shannon Rising Joshua Legion Vicki Love Mary Beth
Publisher： Informa Healthcare
ISSN： 0277-0903
Source： Journal of Asthma, Vol.43, Iss.9, 2006-10, pp. : 667-673
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Abstract
Pediatric asthma programs have struggled to integrate children's medical and social needs. We developed and piloted an integrated team model for asthma care for low-income children through the Yes We Can Urban Asthma Partnership. Program evaluation demonstrated increases in prescribing controller medications (p <0.05), use of action plans (p<0.001), and the use of mattress covers (p<0.001); and decrease in asthma symptoms (p<0.01). Additional changes occurred within the local system of asthma care to support ongoing efforts to improve asthma management. We conclude that pediatric asthma programs can effectively target the social and medical needs of children in a sustainable manner.
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