Asthma Education for School Staff + Healthcare Providers for Childhood Asthma
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to help children with asthma by training doctors and school staff in the Navajo Nation to better understand and manage the condition. It involves educating healthcare professionals about diagnosing and treating asthma and teaching school staff and families how to care for children with asthma. The program, which includes Asthma Care Provider Training and School Staff Asthma Education, will take place in three areas: Tuba City, Chinle, and Fort Defiance. Parents or guardians of children with asthma who understand English or Navajo are good candidates for this trial.
As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity to improve asthma care and support in the community.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.
What prior data suggests that this program is safe for children with asthma?
Research has shown that training asthma care providers can improve outcomes for children with asthma. One study found that children whose doctors received this training experienced a reduction in days affected by asthma symptoms, from 15.6 days to 8.5 days. This suggests that trained doctors can manage asthma more effectively, enhancing safety for children.
For school staff, studies indicate that asthma education increases their knowledge and readiness to handle asthma. Although the evidence is not the strongest, the goal is to help staff better understand and manage asthma in children, potentially reducing asthma-related issues at school.
Overall, training for both asthma care providers and school staff aims to create safer environments for children with asthma. The focus is on improving understanding and management of the condition to reduce problems like asthma attacks.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it takes a fresh approach by focusing on education and training rather than medication. Unlike standard asthma treatments that typically involve inhalers and medication management, this trial aims to empower both healthcare providers and school staff with the knowledge and skills to better manage childhood asthma. By equipping adults in children's lives with asthma education, the trial hopes to improve care and support in everyday settings, potentially reducing asthma attacks and enhancing the quality of life for kids with asthma. This approach could lead to a more integrated support system, ensuring kids have consistent asthma management at school and beyond.
What evidence suggests that this program is effective for improving childhood asthma management?
Research has shown that asthma education programs can effectively manage asthma in children. One study found that these programs reduced hospital stays by 54% and emergency room visits by 31%. In this trial, school staff will receive asthma education to enhance their knowledge and readiness, though the strength of the evidence varies. Another study demonstrated that community-based asthma education improved understanding of the disease for both children and their caregivers. Overall, these educational programs, including those for healthcare providers in this trial, enhance understanding of asthma, leading to improved health outcomes for children.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Bruce Bender, PhD
Principal Investigator
National Jewish Health
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for guardians of children under 18 with asthma, living in Chinle, Tuba City, or Fort Defiance on the Navajo Nation. Participants must be able to give informed consent and understand English or Navajo. It's not open to those outside these areas or who can't consent.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Training and Education
Training of doctors and health care professionals to improve asthma diagnosis and treatment, and education for school nurses, teachers, and children to better understand asthma.
Community Engagement
Engagement with families to help them manage their child's asthma and ensure collaboration between doctors, teachers, and families.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for asthma symptom control and care satisfaction through interviews and data collection.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Asthma Care Provider Training
- School Staff Asthma Education
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
National Jewish Health
Lead Sponsor
University of Arizona
Collaborator