Figure 2 presents a framework for understanding how major characteristics of asthma self-management education packages fit together within the context of the various steps needed to implement these processes. The figure consists of 7 columns or pillars, arrayed from left to right. These pillars represent different elements of educational packages, and key steps during implementation. Moving from left to right, the pillars address the following: educator training; patient population; target audience; educational setting; access to materials; delivery of education, and evaluation of learning. Inside each pillar, we show the distribution of packages sorted by major characteristics of each category. For example, in the pillar for asthma population, we show that 8 packages focus on children or adolescents, and 6 focus on adults. This pillar also shows that one package is tailored to women with asthma, and one package is tailored for Latino patients.

Figure 2Map of AS-ME characteristics and implementation

From: Findings

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Characteristics of Existing Asthma Self-Management Education Packages [Internet].
Technical Brief, No. 35.
Leas BF, Tipton K, Bryant-Stephens T, et al.
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