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Excerpts from the Minnesota Department of Health Asthma Program partnered with Pediatric Home Service to conduct a demonstration project, Reducing Environmental Triggers of Asthma (RETA), in homes of children with asthma. RETA addressed environmental factors in the home using inexpensive, uncomplicated interventions. The most common interventions were HEPA air cleaners, pillow and mattress dust
English, Fact Sheet, Quality Improvement
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Full report of the Minnesota Department of Health Asthma Program partnered with Pediatric Home Service to conduct a demonstration project, Reducing Environmental Triggers of Asthma (RETA), in homes of children with asthma. RETA addressed environmental factors in the home using inexpensive, uncomplicated interventions. The most common interventions were HEPA air cleaners, pillow and mattress dust
English, Other, Quality Improvement
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Numerous studies that observe patient technique for using inhaled medications consistently have shown low levels of proficiency with the best rates up to just 55% among children. Without proper inhalation technique, optimal medication delivery to the lungs cannot be achieved. This paper examines the need, recommendations and health care provider reimbursement process for assessing the inhalation t
English, Reference Guide, Quality Improvement
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You Can Control Asthma is a validated asthma education program designed to give children ages 6 to 12 and their families more self-confidence and the necessary knowledge and skills needed to control asthma. It consists of a set of parallel booklets for children and their parents, which teach principles of asthma management through pictures, captions, and activities. Also included is an Implementat
Community Setting, English, Health Care Setting, Training Materials, Spanish, Other, School
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A program for health professionals to educate worksite clinicians who want to help employees control their asthma and allergies. Content includes information on allergic rhinitis, asthma, and occupational allergic skin disorders. Kit includes: 90 slides; presenters scripts; meeting coordinators guide, reproducible handouts and evaluation form.
English, Document (PDF, Word, Excel), Training Materials, Video (VHS or DVD), Other
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Five tools to engage patients leading to more efficient and effective care.
English, Day Care, Document (PDF, Word, Excel), Health Care Setting, Other, School
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Wee Wheezers is a validated asthma education program in English and Spanish, based on social learning theory and designed specifically for parents of young children under the age of seven. The program consists of four small group sessions for parents that last approximately 2-hours each. Children, ages 4-6, attend two sessions designed for them along with their parents. Nurses with pediatric asthm
Community Setting, English, Health Care Setting, Training Materials, Spanish, Other
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Wee Wheezers at Home is a validated asthma education program for parents of young children under the age of seven that is implemented in a home setting. The program consists of eight 90-minute sessions that are conducted by a home visitor over an eight-week period. Sessions are held in the home of the family in a one-on-one format or in a small family group setting. The educational materials for f
English, Home/Housing, Training Materials, Other
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A resource guide to help educational support groups get organized, publicize and remain successful. Great for people who want to start an asthma or allergy support group and for existing group leaders who want to strengthen their programs. Filled with stories of success and struggle from other group leaders, medical advisors and group members across the country. A companion CD provides additional
Brochure, Community Setting, English, Health Care Setting, Training Materials, Other, School
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An indispensable tool for communicating with school personnel about asthma management plans for school aged children and teens. Includes sections for asthma triggers, daily medications, and emergency directions. Reviewed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.
English, Document (PDF, Word, Excel), Home/Housing, Other, School