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Asthma

Journal Article

Community-Based Care Coordination: Practical Applications for Childhood Asthma

An alternative approach employs community-based care coordinators who bridge gaps between families, health care providers, and support services. Merck Childhood Asthma Network, Inc. (MCAN) sites developed community-based care coordination approaches for childhood asthma.

Nov 1, 2011
Journal Article

Using the PedsQL™ 3.0 Asthma Module to Obtain Scores Comparable with Those of the PROMIS Pediatric Asthma Impact Scale (PAIS)

The National Institutes of Health's Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) has developed several scales measuring symptoms and function for use by the clinical research community.

Nov 1, 2011
Journal Article

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Hospital Care Resulting from Air Pollution in Excess of Federal Standards

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 ("excess attributable risk").

Oct 1, 2011
Journal Article

The In Vivo Adherence Intervention for at Risk Adolescents with Asthma: Report of a Randomized Pilot Trial

Low-income and minority adolescents are at high risk for poor asthma outcomes, due in part to adherence.

Jan 1, 2011
Journal Article

Anti-inflammatory Medication Adherence and Cost and Utilization of Asthma Care in a Commercially Insured Population

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

Jan 1, 2010
Journal Article

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

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

Nov 1, 2009
Journal Article

Quality of Care for Childhood Asthma: Estimating Impact and Implications

We conducted a review of 164 relevant publications to consolidate the evidence on gaps in the quality of asthma care, the impact of those gaps, and the costs and benefits of closing those gaps.

Mar 1, 2009
Research Brief

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

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.

Nov 20, 2008
Journal Article

Obtaining Utility Estimates of the Health Value of Commonly Prescribed Treatments for Asthma and Depression

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.

Jan 1, 2008
Journal Article

Family Structure and the Treatment of Childhood Asthma

Assess the effects of family structure on the treatment and outcomes of children with asthma.

Jan 1, 2007
Journal Article

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Quality of Asthma Care

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

Jan 1, 2007
Journal Article

A Review of Potential State and Local Policies to Reduce Asthma Disparities

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

Jan 1, 2007
Journal Article

Quantifying Asthma Symptoms in Adults: The Lara Asthma Symptom Scale

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

Jan 1, 2007
News Release

RAND Study Finds Patients with Asthma and Other Obstructive Lung Diseases Get Only Half of Recommended Medical Care

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

Nov 13, 2006
Journal Article

Heterogeneity of Childhood Asthma Among Hispanic Children: Puerto Rican Children Bear a Disproportionate Burden

To estimate differences in asthma prevalence among Hispanic subgroups and non-Hispanic children living in the United States

Jan 1, 2006
Journal Article

Improved Asthma Care After Enrollment in the State Children's Health Insurance Program in New York

Enrollment in New York's SCHIP was associated with improvements in access to asthma care, quality of asthma care, and asthma-specific outcomes.

Jan 1, 2006
Journal Article

Improving Quality of Care and Promoting Health Care System Change: The Role of Community-Based Coalitions

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.

Jan 1, 2006
Journal Article

Integrating Asthma Prevention and Control: the Roles of the Coalition

Activities addressing pediatric asthma are often fragmented.

Jan 1, 2006
Journal Article

Childhood Asthma Surveillance by Community Coalitions

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

Jan 1, 2006
Journal Article

Engaging the Community in Coalition Efforts to Address Childhood Asthma

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

Jan 1, 2006

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RAND Topic:
Asthma

Topic Synonyms:
Reactive Airway Disease

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