Table 6Asthma self-management education packages: content features

Package*WorkbookHandoutsActivities or GamesAsthma Action PlanSymptom log or DiaryMedication ListTrigger ChecklistParticipant AssessmentCertificate of ParticipationPilot Testing or Validation Studies

A Breath of Life

NHLBI (2014)

Asthma 101

ALA (Year NR)

Asthma Basics for Children

AAFA (2010)

Asthma Care for Adults

AAFA (2018)

Asthma Workbook

University of Michigan (2018)

Breathe Well, Live Well

ALA (2019)

Kickin’ Asthma

ALA (2015)

Open Airways for Schools

ALA (2018)

Severe Asthma Care for Adults

AAFA (2019)

Wee Breathers

AAFA (2013)

Women Breathe Free

University of Michigan (2010)

You Can Control Asthma

AAFA (2005)

Total (N=12*)574116271078

AAFA=Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America; ALA=American Lung Association; NASN=National Association of School Nurses; NEEF=National Environmental Educational Foundation; NHLBI=National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; NR=Not reported

*

Creating Asthma-Friendly Environments and Promoting Access to Guidelines-Based Care for Children with Asthma and Pediatric Asthma Initiative are not included because they do not have a patient-facing component.

From: Findings

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Technical Brief, No. 35.
Leas BF, Tipton K, Bryant-Stephens T, et al.

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