[Evaluation of activities and effectiveness of an asthmatic child program developed in primary care].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate activities and effectiveness of a programme of attention to asthmatic child, defined by a proper diagnostic process and therapeutic intervention, by the gain of educational goals and by reduction of number of asthma attacks.


METHODS
A before-after study


METHODS
Primary care


METHODS
The first 81 children attracted to the programme. Aged 5 to 13.


METHODS
Each child was periodically revised (mean time of monitoring 11 months and 24 days: interval 7-17 months).


RESULTS
Intervention obtained significative results (p < 0.0001) in: lung function study and allergens detection, use of inhalatory way and peak flow meter. Asthma attacks were reduced (p < 0.0001): before 216, mean 2.66, SD 1.85, range 0-8; and after 117, mean 1.44, SD 1.27, range 0-5.


CONCLUSIONS
1. A systematic and organized intervention from Primary Care results effective to improve quality of life in asthmatic child (better diagnostic, more abilities, less asthma attacks). 2. It must be stated new strategies for reduction of smoking at home of these children.
Díaz Vázquez
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CA
Centro de Salud de Teatinos, La Corredoria (Oviedo).
Alonso Bernardo
L M
LM
García Muñoz
M T
MT
del Ejido Mayo
J
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Sordo Espina
M A
MA
Alonso
J C
JC
D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D000485:Allergens; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011320:Primary Health Care; D011788:Quality of Life; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests
D000485:Allergens