Abstract
Objective:
To assess the effect of an intervention on the control a patient has of their asthma.
Design:
A specialist nurse carried out a programme of home visits, education and support over six months for patients identified as high-risk asthma sufferers.
Setting:
Of 19 high-risk asthma sufferers in the Norwich area nine were randomised to the intervention group.
Results:
The intervention programme was effective in encouraging patients to successfully manage their asthma and reduce the risk of exacerbations.
Conclusions:
The results of this small pilot study support the use of this type of intervention programme.
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Mildenhall, S. A home-based coping skills programme for high-risk asthma sufferers. Prim Care Respir J 6, 23–24 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1038/pcrj.1998.12
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/pcrj.1998.12