SUMMARY

Summary of Discussion

• Provided excellent suggestion for maximum compliance with program
• Existing and current understanding of asthma acquired through parents and co-workers.
• Areas of misconceptions identified.
• Recognition of fear & need for more education.

 

Recommendations

• Education
  • Comprehensive
  • Accessible (available at multiple sites)
  • Hands on
• Topics
  • Asthma basics
  • Signs & symptoms
  • Medication use
  • Emergency care
  • Environmental control
• Resource Kits
  • Reference binder
  • Videos
  • Placebo devices
  • Handouts
  • Parent information

Wish List For On-Going Asthma Support

• Access to community health nurse/health provider
• Government supported Best Practice Policy

Challenges

• Staff time available for workshops
• Low pay - high turnover
• Link to health system funds/infrastructure
• Education updates
• Evaluation
• Provincial implementation