Youths with asthma and their experiences of self-management education: A systematic review of qualitative evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To identify and synthesize the available evidence of youths with asthma and their experience of self-management education.

Design

Systematic literature review of qualitative studies with meta-synthesis of findings.

Data sources

We searched five databases, CINAHL Complete, Embase, MEDLINE (EBSCO) PsycINFO, ASSIA and the Global Index Medicus (formerly the WHOLIS). Initial search in September 2019 and updated in July 2020 and July 2022.

Review methods

The systematic review was conducted in accordance with the JBI methodology for systematic reviews of qualitative evidence. Qualitative data were extracted, meta-summarized and then meta-synthesized.

Results

Eighteen studies were identified for inclusion in this review and three themes were identified: The

SUBMITTER: McTague K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9827903 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature