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Leas BF, Tipton K, Bryant-Stephens T, et al. Characteristics of Existing Asthma Self-Management Education Packages [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2020 Apr. (Technical Brief, No. 35.)

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Characteristics of Existing Asthma Self-Management Education Packages [Internet].

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To identify the components that comprise asthma self-management education (AS-ME) packages used in the United States, and examine, compare, and organize their key characteristics and available research to enable a better understanding of current practice and future needs.

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  • Many AS-ME packages are currently available in English and Spanish for different populations and settings
  • Most packages rely on in-person instruction with paper-based materials
  • Packages are often tailored to local settings, but little is known about how they are modified
  • Numerous studies found that packages are associated with improved asthma control, reduced symptom frequency, increased asthma knowledge, and fewer school absences; results are mixed for outcomes such as hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and quality of life

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