title: Efficacy of a Transition Theory-Based Discharge Planning Program for Childhood Asthma Management.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study tested the efficacy of a nurse-led discharge planning program for childhood asthma management, based on transition theory.
  
  
  METHODS
  A quasi-experimental design was used. The sample comprised 120 children with asthma and their parents (intervention group n = 60, control group n = 60).
  
  
  RESULTS
  The asthma management self-efficacy perception level of parents in the intervention group increased significantly and the number of triggers their children were exposed to at home was reduced by 60.8%. The rates of admission to emergency departments and unscheduled outpatient visits were significantly lower in the intervention group compared with the control group.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Transition theory-based nursing interventions can provide successful outcomes on childhood asthma management.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Transition theory-based discharge planning program can guide nursing interventions to standardize care of the child with asthma. Combining care at home with hospital care strengthens ongoing qualified asthma management.
authors: Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Istanbul Bilgi University, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors: Ayfer
authors: A
authors: Ekim
authors: School of Nursing, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors: Ayse Ferda
authors: AF
authors: Ocakci
mesh_terms: D001249:Asthma / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009742:Nursing Theory; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D010351:Patient Discharge; D020377:Self Efficacy
keywords: Asthma; child; discharge planning; theory