Asthma

JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Association of Health Insurance and Disease Impairment with Reported Asthma Prevalence in U.S. Children — Feb 1, 2012

This article tests the hypotheses that reported asthma prevalence is higher among insured than uninsured children and that insurance-based differences in asthma diagnosis, treatment, and health care utilization are associated with disease severity.

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Community-based Care Coordination: Practical Applications for Childhood Asthma — Nov 1, 2011

Using a community-based care coordination logic model, this article describes childhood asthma programs at multiple sites, along with program operational statistics.

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Balancing "fidelity" and Community Context in the Adaptation of Asthma Evidence-Based Interventions in the "real World" — Nov 1, 2011

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Racial and ethnic disparities in hospital care resulting from air pollution in excess of federal standards — Sep 30, 2011

This study investigates racial and ethnic disparities in hospital admission and emergency room visit rates resulting from exposure to ozone and fine particulate matter levels in excess of federal standards (

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The In Vivo Adherence Intervention for at Risk Adolescents with Asthma: Report of a Randomized Pilot Trial — Jan 1, 2011

The authors tested acceptability, feasibility, and effect sizes of an adherence intervention for low socioeconomic status (SES) minority youth with moderate- and severe-persistent asthma.

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Anti-inflammatory Medication Adherence and Cost and Utilization of Asthma Care in a Commercially Insured Population — Dec 31, 2009

Increased use of leukotriene inhibitors reduces ED visits for asthma but not enough to offset the drug costs, except for high-risk patients.

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Reducing Inequities Among Children with Asthma in the Island of Puerto Rico: Experiences of a Community-Based, Trans-Sectoral Effort — Oct 31, 2009

This project has implemented successful interventions to improve the quality of life and reduce disparities for children with asthma in Puerto Rico.

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RESEARCH BRIEF

Out of the Ivory Tower, Into the Real World: Examples of Street-Smart Community Health Research — Nov 20, 2008

Discusses the potential of community-based participatory research (CBPR) to reduce the burden of chronic health problems on poor and minority neighborhoods and describes three successful CBPR programs.

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Obtaining Utility Estimates of the Health Value of Commonly Prescribed Treatments for Asthma and Depression — Dec 31, 2007

Comparing the costs and health value associated with alternative quality improvement efforts , this study employs expert panel methodology to elicit numerical estimates based on a 0 to 1 utility scale of the health benefit of usual treatment patterns for 2 medical conditions, depression and asthma.

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A Review of Potential State and Local Policies to Reduce Asthma Disparities — Dec 31, 2006

A substantial amount of research is presently being carried out to understand the complexities involved in modelling the choice of departure time and mode of travel.

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Family Structure and the Treatment of Childhood Asthma — Dec 31, 2006

For children with asthma, living with a single mother and the presence of additional children in the household are associated with less treatment for asthma and worse asthma outcomes.

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• Children and Families Research Area

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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Quality of Asthma Care — Dec 31, 2006

Racial and ethnic disparities in the quality of asthma care have been well documented in the United States.

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Quantifying Asthma Symptoms in Adults: The Lara Asthma Symptom Scale — Dec 31, 2006

This study validates a simple multidimensional asthma questionnaire as a clinical tool in the assessment of asthma control in adults.

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NEWS RELEASE

RAND Study Finds Patients with Asthma and Other Obstructive Lung Diseases Get Only Half of Recommended Medical Care — Nov 13, 2006

November 13, 2006 News Release: RAND Study Finds Patients with Asthma and Other Obstructive Lung Diseases Get Only Half of Recommended Medical Care.

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Integrating Asthma Prevention and Control: the Roles of the Coalition — Dec 31, 2005

Activities addressing pediatric asthma are often fragmented.

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• Health and Health Care Research Area

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Childhood Asthma Surveillance By Community Coalitions — Dec 31, 2005

Multiple benefits can accrue when community coalitions conduct asthma surveillance activities.

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• Children and Families Research Area

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Allies Against Asthma Coalitions: A Brief Overview: The Alianza Contra El Asma Pediatrica En Puerto Rico (ALIANZA) — Dec 31, 2005

The objectives of Alianza Contra el Asma Pediatrica en Puerto Rico (ALIANZA) focus on four strategic areas: empowering children with asthma and their families and/or caregivers; increasing community awareness and knowledge about asthma; improving access, quality, and financing of asthma health care services; and improving collaboration between the health care system, schools, child care centers, and other private and public community…

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From Formation to Action: How Allies Against Asthma Coalitions Are Getting the Job Done — Dec 31, 2005

Survey participants agreed that community mobilization around asthma would not have happened without coalitions.

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• Health and Health Care Research Area

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Engaging the Community in Coalition Efforts to Address Childhood Asthma — Dec 31, 2005

For health improvement efforts to effectively address community needs, community members must be engaged in planning and implementing public health initiatives.

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• Children and Families Research Area

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Improving Quality of Care and Promoting Health Care System Change: The Role of Community-Based Coalitions — Dec 31, 2005

As part of their community action plans, the Allies Against Asthma coalitions have developed efforts to improve quality of care and promote health care system change.

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