School-based asthma programs
School-based asthma programs
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jaci.2009.05.040
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发表时间:
2009-08-01
影响因子:
14.2
通讯作者:
Kattan, Meyer
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作者:
Bruzzese, Jean-Marie;Evans, David;Kattan, Meyer
Asthma is prevalent in school-age children and contributes to school absenteeism and limitation of activity. There is a sizable literature on school-based interventions for asthma that attempt to identify children with asthma and improve outcomes. The purpose of this review is to describe and discuss limitations of screening tools and school-based asthma interventions. Identification of children with asthma may be appropriate in schools located in districts with a high prevalence of children experiencing significant morbidity and a high prevalence of undiagnosed asthma, provided there is access to high-quality asthma care. We review strategies for improving access to care, for teaching self-management skills in schools, and for improving school personnel management skills. Although studies indicate that school-based programs have the potential to improve outcomes, competing priorities in the educational system present challenges to their implementation and emphasize the need for practical, targeted, and cost-effective strategies. (J Allergy Clin Immunol 2009;124:195-200.)