Autonomy preferences and behaviors towards asthma medication in online asthma education: a secondary analysis of a cluster randomized controlled trial in adults with asthma.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Education programs are essential to involve individuals with asthma in disease management and improve outcomes. We aimed to investigate the effects of a pilot-tested online asthma education program (eAEP) on autonomy preferences and medication behavior in adults with asthma in general practices.

Methods

We performed a pre-planned secondary analysis of a cluster randomized trial comparing the eAEP with usual care (UC) in terms of Asthma Knowledge Test (AKT) scores. The Autonomy Preference Index (API) was used to assess patients' preferences for information (information preference) and involvement in medical decisions (participation preference). Participants evaluated eight statements regarding medication behavior. Outcomes were analyzed at baseline and six months.

SUBMITTER: Eck S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12581774 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature