Randomized trial of the feasibility of ED-initiated school-based asthma medication supervision (ED-SAMS).

ABSTRACT:

Background

While using an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) in the weeks after an ED visit reduces repeat visits, few children receive a needed prescription. Because a prescription may not be filled or used, dispensing ICS at discharge and supervising its use at school could overcome both barriers until follow-up care is established. To assess the feasibility of such an intervention, we conducted a pilot study among elementary-age school children with persistent asthma who were discharged from the ED following an asthma exacerbation.

Methods

Eligible children were randomly assigned to ED-dispensing of ICS with home supervision or ED-dispensing of ICS with home and school supervision. The primary outcomes were ability to recruit and retain participants, ability to initiate school-

SUBMITTER: Gerald LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8474899 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature