IMP²ART systematic review of education for healthcare professionals implementing supported self-management for asthma.

ABSTRACT: Despite a robust evidence base for its effectiveness, implementation of supported self-management for asthma is suboptimal. Professional education is an implementation strategy with proven effectiveness, though the specific features linked with effectiveness are often unclear. We performed a systematic review of randomised controlled trials and controlled clinical trials (published from 1990 and updated to May 2017 using forward citation searching) to determine the effectiveness of professional education on asthma self-management support and identify features of effective initiatives. Primary outcomes reflected professional behaviour change (provision of asthma action plans) and patient outcomes (asthma control; unscheduled care). Data were coded using the Effective Practice and Organisati

SUBMITTER: McCleary N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6219611 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature