Role of "Asthma School" in Disease Management
Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA
92 participants
Apr 1, 2019
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
According to the definition provided by the GINA guidelines, asthma is characterized by a variable and reversible limitation of expiratory airflow and by the following symptoms: wheezing, dyspnoea, thoracic constriction and/or cough. The type and the severity of airflow limitation can vary over time (1) depending on external agents, such as physical exercise, polluting agents, climate changes and viral infections. The therapy is mainly based on the use of inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators. Patients affected by severe asthma (\~ 10% of total prevalence of asthma and at high risk of exacerbations and/or hospitalization) may not control their symptoms, even if exposed to maximal doses of inhalation therapy.The behavioural sciences can potentially help to find the psychological factors behind scarce adherence and to develop strategies with the aim of improving the interactive processes between patients, medical doctors and health care professionals
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Asthma diagnosis according to GINA / ATS guidelines.
- Age ≥18 years
Exclusion Criteria1
- •cognitive impairment
Interventions
the multidisciplinary lessons will be conducted by study staff, formed by pneumologist, nurse, biologist and respiratory therapist once a week within 1 month after randomization. Study staff will deal with the following topics: asthma physiopathology, recognition of asthma symptoms and exacerbation, educational interventions on therapy and device, nutritional counselling if necessary. Patients will receive a paper diary for symptoms and an expiratory pick flow meter (PFM) to be done twice a day
Locations(1)
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NCT04442646