Assessment Of Asthma Education Needs For Daycare Providers

S. McGhan, H. Wells, C. O'Hara, C. Majaesic, D. Hogg, P. Man, M.E. Hawkins, M. Weir, S. Budzinski, B. Lafortune, M. Ernscliff, D. Befus Alberta Asthma Centre, University of Alberta, Capital Health Region

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Abstract

Daycare providers carry the responsibility of caring for young children with asthma yet often have little education or guidance on how to manage asthma or prevent problems.

Goal: Our project aims to optimize the care of children with asthma and/or allergies in the daycare setting by providing the necessary education and resources to daycare providers in Edmonton.

Methods: First a multi-sectional, multi-disciplinary advisory committee was established to guide the overall project and direction. A written survey was distributed to the non-profit daycares to pilot the questionnaire and assess the individual needs of the daycares. The survey will also be distributed to the for-profit daycares.