title: The asthma files: evaluation of a multimedia package for children's asthma education.
abstract: Children's knowledge of asthma triggers and the impact on children's knowledge of using 'The Asthma Files', an interactive, educational computer program, were evaluated in this pilot study. Thirty-one children aged between seven and 14 years and diagnosed with asthma were recruited to the study. Ten boys participated in evaluating the triggers section and a questionnaire was used to determine their feelings about the program and retention of information. Children enjoyed using the package and knowledge about asthma triggers increased significantly. 'The Asthma Files' shows promise as an additional tool to augment existing education.
authors: Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham.
authors: Amy
authors: A
authors: McPherson
authors: Debra
authors: D
authors: Forster
authors: Cris
authors: C
authors: Glazebrook
authors: Alan
authors: A
authors: Smyth
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001249:Asthma / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019212:Multimedia; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D010358:Patient Participation; D011380:Programmed Instructions as Topic; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012984:Software; D006113:United Kingdom