Trial Outcomes & Findings for Using Social Media to Decrease Healthcare Utilization for Pediatric Asthma (NCT NCT05013788)
NCT ID: NCT05013788
Last Updated: 2026-02-11
Results Overview
Treatment days are defined as the summation of days in the hospital, ED, or in the clinic.
Recruitment status
COMPLETED
Study phase
NA
Target enrollment
200 participants
Primary outcome timeframe
1 year after enrollment
Results posted on
2026-02-11
Participant Flow
Participant milestones
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Treatment
Social Media Enhanced Education: Along with usual asthma education received,participants will receive asthma education via various social media platforms ,Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or Snapchat. Topics of education will include background on asthma and pathophysiology, asthma severity classification, asthma triggers, different medications and indications for when to take them, how to use an inhaler technique, and symptom monitoring.Online resources from the American Lung Association and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program will also be posted.
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Control Group
Usual Asthma Education: For patients who are admitted to Children's Memorial Hermann for asthma exacerbation, asthma education is provided to patients and families on the day of discharge by the nurse and respiratory therapist on triggers, Signs \& Symptoms, Medication Use, Medication Delivery, Peak Flow, Zones and how to respond to each, and Cleaning equipment.Nursing staff are responsible for printing out education sheets to give to patients and showing an education video that is 20 minutes long. An asthma action plan are given to families on discharge. Patients that are discharged from the emergency room are given the same educational materials by the nurses and/or respiratory therapists except for the asthma video. Patients receive a variable amount of asthma education when going to usual clinic visits. The education provided is dependent on the provider, and usually limited in length to the time of the visit
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Overall Study
STARTED
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104
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96
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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102
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95
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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2
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1
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Reasons for withdrawal
Withdrawal data not reported
Baseline Characteristics
Using Social Media to Decrease Healthcare Utilization for Pediatric Asthma
Baseline characteristics by cohort
| Measure |
Treatment
n=104 Participants
Social Media Enhanced Education: Along with usual asthma education received,participants will receive asthma education via various social media platforms ,Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or Snapchat. Topics of education will include background on asthma and pathophysiology, asthma severity classification, asthma triggers, different medications and indications for when to take them, how to use an inhaler technique, and symptom monitoring.Online resources from the American Lung Association and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program will also be posted.
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Control Group
n=96 Participants
Usual Asthma Education: For patients who are admitted to Children's Memorial Hermann for asthma exacerbation, asthma education is provided to patients and families on the day of discharge by the nurse and respiratory therapist on triggers, Signs \& Symptoms, Medication Use, Medication Delivery, Peak Flow, Zones and how to respond to each, and Cleaning equipment.Nursing staff are responsible for printing out education sheets to give to patients and showing an education video that is 20 minutes long. An asthma action plan are given to families on discharge. Patients that are discharged from the emergency room are given the same educational materials by the nurses and/or respiratory therapists except for the asthma video. Patients receive a variable amount of asthma education when going to usual clinic visits. The education provided is dependent on the provider, and usually limited in length to the time of the visit
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Total
n=200 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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Age, Continuous
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7.33 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.57 • n=4 Participants
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7.29 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.84 • n=4 Participants
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7.31 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.69 • n=8 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Female
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54 Participants
n=4 Participants
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48 Participants
n=4 Participants
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102 Participants
n=8 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Male
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50 Participants
n=4 Participants
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48 Participants
n=4 Participants
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98 Participants
n=8 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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0 Participants
n=8 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
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5 Participants
n=4 Participants
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12 Participants
n=4 Participants
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17 Participants
n=8 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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0 Participants
n=8 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
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56 Participants
n=4 Participants
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49 Participants
n=4 Participants
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105 Participants
n=8 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
White
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22 Participants
n=4 Participants
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17 Participants
n=4 Participants
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39 Participants
n=8 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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0 Participants
n=8 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
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21 Participants
n=4 Participants
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18 Participants
n=4 Participants
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39 Participants
n=8 Participants
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Region of Enrollment
United States
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104 participants
n=4 Participants
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96 participants
n=4 Participants
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200 participants
n=8 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 1 year after enrollmentTreatment days are defined as the summation of days in the hospital, ED, or in the clinic.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=104 Participants
Social Media Enhanced Education: Along with usual asthma education received,participants will receive asthma education via various social media platforms ,Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or Snapchat. Topics of education will include background on asthma and pathophysiology, asthma severity classification, asthma triggers, different medications and indications for when to take them, how to use an inhaler technique, and symptom monitoring.Online resources from the American Lung Association and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program will also be posted.
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Control Group
n=95 Participants
Usual Asthma Education: For patients who are admitted to Children's Memorial Hermann for asthma exacerbation, asthma education is provided to patients and families on the day of discharge by the nurse and respiratory therapist on triggers, Signs \& Symptoms, Medication Use, Medication Delivery, Peak Flow, Zones and how to respond to each, and Cleaning equipment.Nursing staff are responsible for printing out education sheets to give to patients and showing an education video that is 20 minutes long. An asthma action plan are given to families on discharge. Patients that are discharged from the emergency room are given the same educational materials by the nurses and/or respiratory therapists except for the asthma video. Patients receive a variable amount of asthma education when going to usual clinic visits. The education provided is dependent on the provider, and usually limited in length to the time of the visit
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Total Number of Treatment Days in a Medical Setting (Hospital, Emergency Department (ED), Clinic)
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1.97 days
Standard Deviation 2.82
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2.67 days
Standard Deviation 5.18
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 1 year after enrollmentOutcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=104 Participants
Social Media Enhanced Education: Along with usual asthma education received,participants will receive asthma education via various social media platforms ,Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or Snapchat. Topics of education will include background on asthma and pathophysiology, asthma severity classification, asthma triggers, different medications and indications for when to take them, how to use an inhaler technique, and symptom monitoring.Online resources from the American Lung Association and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program will also be posted.
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Control Group
n=95 Participants
Usual Asthma Education: For patients who are admitted to Children's Memorial Hermann for asthma exacerbation, asthma education is provided to patients and families on the day of discharge by the nurse and respiratory therapist on triggers, Signs \& Symptoms, Medication Use, Medication Delivery, Peak Flow, Zones and how to respond to each, and Cleaning equipment.Nursing staff are responsible for printing out education sheets to give to patients and showing an education video that is 20 minutes long. An asthma action plan are given to families on discharge. Patients that are discharged from the emergency room are given the same educational materials by the nurses and/or respiratory therapists except for the asthma video. Patients receive a variable amount of asthma education when going to usual clinic visits. The education provided is dependent on the provider, and usually limited in length to the time of the visit
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Number of Days Hospitalized
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0.12 days
Standard Deviation 0.35
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0.23 days
Standard Deviation 0.61
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 1 year after enrollmentOutcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=104 Participants
Social Media Enhanced Education: Along with usual asthma education received,participants will receive asthma education via various social media platforms ,Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or Snapchat. Topics of education will include background on asthma and pathophysiology, asthma severity classification, asthma triggers, different medications and indications for when to take them, how to use an inhaler technique, and symptom monitoring.Online resources from the American Lung Association and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program will also be posted.
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Control Group
n=95 Participants
Usual Asthma Education: For patients who are admitted to Children's Memorial Hermann for asthma exacerbation, asthma education is provided to patients and families on the day of discharge by the nurse and respiratory therapist on triggers, Signs \& Symptoms, Medication Use, Medication Delivery, Peak Flow, Zones and how to respond to each, and Cleaning equipment.Nursing staff are responsible for printing out education sheets to give to patients and showing an education video that is 20 minutes long. An asthma action plan are given to families on discharge. Patients that are discharged from the emergency room are given the same educational materials by the nurses and/or respiratory therapists except for the asthma video. Patients receive a variable amount of asthma education when going to usual clinic visits. The education provided is dependent on the provider, and usually limited in length to the time of the visit
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Number of Participants With Hospital Readmissions
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11 Participants
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16 Participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 1 year after enrollmentOutcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=104 Participants
Social Media Enhanced Education: Along with usual asthma education received,participants will receive asthma education via various social media platforms ,Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or Snapchat. Topics of education will include background on asthma and pathophysiology, asthma severity classification, asthma triggers, different medications and indications for when to take them, how to use an inhaler technique, and symptom monitoring.Online resources from the American Lung Association and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program will also be posted.
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Control Group
n=95 Participants
Usual Asthma Education: For patients who are admitted to Children's Memorial Hermann for asthma exacerbation, asthma education is provided to patients and families on the day of discharge by the nurse and respiratory therapist on triggers, Signs \& Symptoms, Medication Use, Medication Delivery, Peak Flow, Zones and how to respond to each, and Cleaning equipment.Nursing staff are responsible for printing out education sheets to give to patients and showing an education video that is 20 minutes long. An asthma action plan are given to families on discharge. Patients that are discharged from the emergency room are given the same educational materials by the nurses and/or respiratory therapists except for the asthma video. Patients receive a variable amount of asthma education when going to usual clinic visits. The education provided is dependent on the provider, and usually limited in length to the time of the visit
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Number of Participants With Emergency Room Visits
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28 Participants
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35 Participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 1 year after enrollmentOutcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=104 Participants
Social Media Enhanced Education: Along with usual asthma education received,participants will receive asthma education via various social media platforms ,Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or Snapchat. Topics of education will include background on asthma and pathophysiology, asthma severity classification, asthma triggers, different medications and indications for when to take them, how to use an inhaler technique, and symptom monitoring.Online resources from the American Lung Association and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program will also be posted.
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Control Group
n=95 Participants
Usual Asthma Education: For patients who are admitted to Children's Memorial Hermann for asthma exacerbation, asthma education is provided to patients and families on the day of discharge by the nurse and respiratory therapist on triggers, Signs \& Symptoms, Medication Use, Medication Delivery, Peak Flow, Zones and how to respond to each, and Cleaning equipment.Nursing staff are responsible for printing out education sheets to give to patients and showing an education video that is 20 minutes long. An asthma action plan are given to families on discharge. Patients that are discharged from the emergency room are given the same educational materials by the nurses and/or respiratory therapists except for the asthma video. Patients receive a variable amount of asthma education when going to usual clinic visits. The education provided is dependent on the provider, and usually limited in length to the time of the visit
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Total Number of Clinic Visits
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1.13 clinic visits
Standard Deviation 1.78
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1.17 clinic visits
Standard Deviation 2.1
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 1 year after enrollmentPopulation: Data were only collected for the participants who completed the survey.
This outcome was assessed using a questionnaire item asking, "How satisfied are you with the amount of asthma education provided to you?" The question is scored from 1 to 5, a higher number indicating a better outcome.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=48 Participants
Social Media Enhanced Education: Along with usual asthma education received,participants will receive asthma education via various social media platforms ,Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or Snapchat. Topics of education will include background on asthma and pathophysiology, asthma severity classification, asthma triggers, different medications and indications for when to take them, how to use an inhaler technique, and symptom monitoring.Online resources from the American Lung Association and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program will also be posted.
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Control Group
n=38 Participants
Usual Asthma Education: For patients who are admitted to Children's Memorial Hermann for asthma exacerbation, asthma education is provided to patients and families on the day of discharge by the nurse and respiratory therapist on triggers, Signs \& Symptoms, Medication Use, Medication Delivery, Peak Flow, Zones and how to respond to each, and Cleaning equipment.Nursing staff are responsible for printing out education sheets to give to patients and showing an education video that is 20 minutes long. An asthma action plan are given to families on discharge. Patients that are discharged from the emergency room are given the same educational materials by the nurses and/or respiratory therapists except for the asthma video. Patients receive a variable amount of asthma education when going to usual clinic visits. The education provided is dependent on the provider, and usually limited in length to the time of the visit
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Patient Satisfaction and Understanding of Asthma Education
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4.71 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.5
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3.95 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.07
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 1 year after enrollmentPopulation: Data were only collected for the participants who completed the survey.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=49 Participants
Social Media Enhanced Education: Along with usual asthma education received,participants will receive asthma education via various social media platforms ,Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or Snapchat. Topics of education will include background on asthma and pathophysiology, asthma severity classification, asthma triggers, different medications and indications for when to take them, how to use an inhaler technique, and symptom monitoring.Online resources from the American Lung Association and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program will also be posted.
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Control Group
n=39 Participants
Usual Asthma Education: For patients who are admitted to Children's Memorial Hermann for asthma exacerbation, asthma education is provided to patients and families on the day of discharge by the nurse and respiratory therapist on triggers, Signs \& Symptoms, Medication Use, Medication Delivery, Peak Flow, Zones and how to respond to each, and Cleaning equipment.Nursing staff are responsible for printing out education sheets to give to patients and showing an education video that is 20 minutes long. An asthma action plan are given to families on discharge. Patients that are discharged from the emergency room are given the same educational materials by the nurses and/or respiratory therapists except for the asthma video. Patients receive a variable amount of asthma education when going to usual clinic visits. The education provided is dependent on the provider, and usually limited in length to the time of the visit
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Number of Missed Days of School
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3.8 days
Standard Deviation 4.68
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7.03 days
Standard Deviation 10.25
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 1 year after enrollmentPopulation: Data were not collected or analyzed for this outcome because cost data could not be obtained from the hospital and no cost information was available for participants. The study protocol was not amended to reflect this collective team decision. Data collection and analysis for this outcome measure will not be conducted in the future. Therefore, no participants were measured or analyzed for this outcome measure.
Outcome measures
Outcome data not reported
Adverse Events
Treatment
Serious events: 11 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Control Group
Serious events: 16 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths
Serious adverse events
| Measure |
Treatment
n=104 participants at risk
Social Media Enhanced Education: Along with usual asthma education received,participants will receive asthma education via various social media platforms ,Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or Snapchat. Topics of education will include background on asthma and pathophysiology, asthma severity classification, asthma triggers, different medications and indications for when to take them, how to use an inhaler technique, and symptom monitoring.Online resources from the American Lung Association and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program will also be posted.
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Control Group
n=96 participants at risk
Usual Asthma Education: For patients who are admitted to Children's Memorial Hermann for asthma exacerbation, asthma education is provided to patients and families on the day of discharge by the nurse and respiratory therapist on triggers, Signs \& Symptoms, Medication Use, Medication Delivery, Peak Flow, Zones and how to respond to each, and Cleaning equipment.Nursing staff are responsible for printing out education sheets to give to patients and showing an education video that is 20 minutes long. An asthma action plan are given to families on discharge. Patients that are discharged from the emergency room are given the same educational materials by the nurses and/or respiratory therapists except for the asthma video. Patients receive a variable amount of asthma education when going to usual clinic visits. The education provided is dependent on the provider, and usually limited in length to the time of the visit
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Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hospitalization
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10.6%
11/104 • up to 1 year after enrollment
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16.7%
16/96 • up to 1 year after enrollment
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Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Monica Kodakandla, MD
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Phone: 713-500-5666
Email: [email protected]
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place