Education reduces peds asthma readmits.
Education programs for children with asthma and for their parents can significantly reduce the likelihood of ED readmissions, according to several studies. As an ED manager, you should consider providing such programs in your department. Do not use a one-size-fits-all approach. Customize the education to each patient and his or her family. Establish a separate area in your department where children with asthma can be treated and where they and their parents can receive the educational intervention. A short video or a packet of materials on the causes of asthma and common triggers can provide a foundation upon which your specialized patient education can be built.
D001249:Asthma / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010359:Patient Readmission