190: patient perspectives on consistency of medical care with recommended care in asthma

Conclusion: According to study findings, overall technical quality for people with asthma from the patient perspective was relatively low. The largest gap in medical care, related to self-care program and management standards, suggests that new systems and new ways of improving such aspects of care need to be considered. The importance of multidisciplinary care for asthma and active engagement of the patient in their asthma management have been repeatedly emphasized. Potential changes include wider measurement of asthma Control and peak expiratory flow, having specific written asthma action plan, clinician and patient incentives to increase the relevant activities and a patient reminder system.
Source: BMJ Open - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Open access Oral Source Type: research