Asthma Education for School Staff + Healthcare Providers for Childhood Asthma

Recruiting at 1 trial location

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: National Jewish Health

Disqualifiers: Under 18, No guardian, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

300 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

National Jewish Health and The University of Arizona worked with Navajo Nation organizations to develop this program to improve the health of children with asthma. The Navajo Community Asthma Program will have two main parts. One will train doctors and health care professionals to improve the diagnosis and treatment of asthma. The second part will work with area schools to provide education to school nurses, teachers, and children to help them better understand asthma. The project also works with families to help them know how to best take care of their child's asthma. A major project aim is to make sure that doctors, teachers, and families work together to manage asthma.

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 data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Asthma Care Provider Training, School Staff Asthma Education for childhood asthma?

Research shows that educating school staff about asthma can improve their knowledge and ability to manage asthma in children, leading to better asthma control and reduced symptoms. School-based asthma education programs have been found to decrease hospital visits and improve the quality of life for children with asthma. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Is asthma education for school staff safe for humans?

The research does not provide specific safety data for asthma education programs for school staff, but these programs are generally considered safe as they focus on improving knowledge and management practices rather than involving medical treatments. ^{1 6 7 8 9}

How is the treatment 'Asthma Education for School Staff + Healthcare Providers for Childhood Asthma' different from other treatments for asthma?

This treatment is unique because it focuses on educating school staff and healthcare providers about asthma management, aiming to improve the care and safety of children with asthma in school settings. Unlike traditional medical treatments, it emphasizes training and communication to ensure that nonmedical personnel, like teachers and school staff, are prepared to handle asthma emergencies effectively. ^{1 4 7 9 10}

Research Team

Bruce Bender, PhD

Principal Investigator

National Jewish Health

Eligibility Criteria

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

Able to read and/or understand English or Navajo

I am the guardian of a child under 18 with asthma.

Able and willing to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent

This protocol pertains only to the three agencies listed above.

Unable to read and/or understand English or Navajo

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

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.

1 year

Ongoing training sessions and educational workshops

Community Engagement

Engagement with families to help them manage their child's asthma and ensure collaboration between doctors, teachers, and families.

1 year

In-person interviews and community meetings

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for asthma symptom control and care satisfaction through interviews and data collection.

4 years

Annual in-person interviews and data reviews

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Asthma Care Provider Training
• School Staff Asthma Education

Trial Overview The program aims to improve childhood asthma care on the Navajo Nation by training healthcare providers and school staff. It includes educating families about managing asthma and fostering collaboration between doctors, teachers, and families.

Participant Groups

Group I: Year two intervention Active Control 2 Interventions

Both interventions will occur in the Tuba City Agency during year two.

Group II: Year three intervention Active Control 2 Interventions

Both interventions will occur in the Chinle Agency during year three.

Group III: Year four intervention Active Control 2 Interventions

Both interventions will occur in the Fort Defiance during year four.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

National Jewish Health

Lead Sponsor

Trials

145

Recruited

318,000+

University of Arizona

Collaborator

Trials

545

Recruited

161,000+

Findings from Research

A three-month asthma education program for 30 children and their parents significantly improved asthma control, leading to fewer daytime symptoms, night awakenings, and reduced reliance on rescue inhalers.

The program also resulted in a notable decrease in emergency department visits and hospitalizations, along with enhanced lung function and quality of life for the participants.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Asthma education and its impact on pediatric asthma severity: a prospective cohort study. Omara, HA., Mansour, MG., Badr, RM.[2023]

Clinicians must work closely with schools to create and implement an asthma treatment plan for children, ensuring that both families and school staff are educated about asthma management.

The School-based Asthma Management Program (SAMPRO™) includes four key components designed to improve communication and support for children with asthma, promoting better care in the school environment.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Creation and implementation of SAMPRO™: A school-based asthma management program. Lemanske, RF., Kakumanu, S., Shanovich, K., et al.[2019]

References

1. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Educating school personnel about asthma. [2019]

2. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Asthma education and its impact on pediatric asthma severity: a prospective cohort study. [2023]

3. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Do school-based asthma education programs improve self-management and health outcomes? [2021]

4. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Creation and implementation of SAMPRO™: A school-based asthma management program. [2019]

5. Egypt pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Impacts of Educational Asthma Interventions in Schools: A Systematic Review of the Literature. [2019]

6. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Schoolteachers' perceptions and knowledge of asthma in primary schoolchildren. [2018]

7. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Asthma education for school staff. [2023]

8. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Asthma education for school staff in Riyadh city: effectiveness of pamphlets as an educational tool. [2020]

9. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Asthma management in school: parents' and school personnel perspectives. [2020]

10. Australia pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The effectiveness of an online training programme to prepare teachers to provide asthma first aid. [2020]