Abstract
This project investigated the feasibility and effectiveness of a school asthma program in reducing asthma exacerbations among school children. In 1997-1998, two schools were selected for a case control pilot study. The intervention required that students with asthma, who needed medication daily at school, must present a written plan from the health care provider. Students with asthma were identified through parent/guardian or school reports. The pilot program was expanded into five schools in 1998-1999. All schools kept records of rescue treatments for asthma episodes. The pilot intervention resulted in an 80% decrease in rescue treatments from 1996-1997 to 1997-1998. In the additional five schools, an overall decrease of 17% occurred in rescue treatments during 1998-2000. Overall, 65% of physicians provided requested Asthma Care Plans (ACP). In two schools, the number of asthma care plans that required anti-inflammatory medications tripled. Preliminary results indicate this school asthma program proved feasible and effective in reducing the frequency of asthma exacerbations at school.
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