biostudies-literatureHarris KBarts Charitybarts' charitybarts&apos; charity67https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC8941818biostudies-literatureUnknown8(1)<h4>Background</h4>Children with poorly controlled asthma have higher rates of unplanned healthcare use and school absences, as well as lower rates of medication adherence and knowledge. They also feel less comfortable using their medication at school, due to social fears and bullying. In this study, this was addressed through two school-based self-management interventions piloted to determine which one to use in a full trial.<h4>Methods</h4>We sought to assess the feasibility and acceptability of two school-based self-management intervention aimed at improving asthma control. Schools in London were randomised to (i) a theatre workshop for the whole year group aimed at raising awareness of asthma in schools, followed by self-management workshops for children (full intervention), (ii) theatPilot and feasibility studiesSchool-based self-management intervention using theatre to improve asthma control in adolescents: a pilot cluster-randomised controlled trial.PMC8941818MGU0400Newby CGriffiths CMosler GGrigg JSteed LHarris KfalseSchool-based self-management intervention using theatre to improve asthma control in adolescents: a pilot cluster-randomised controlled trial.<h4>Background</h4>Children with poorly controlled asthma have higher rates of unplanned healthcare use and school absences, as well as lower rates of medication adherence and knowledge. They also feel less comfortable using their medication at school, due to social fears and bullying. In this study, this was addressed through two school-based self-management interventions piloted to determine which one to use in a full trial.<h4>Methods</h4>We sought to assess the feasibility and acceptability of two school-based self-management intervention aimed at improving asthma control. Schools in London were randomised to (i) a theatre workshop for the whole year group aimed at raising awareness of asthma in schools, followed by self-management workshops for children (full intervention), (ii) theat2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Mar2026-05-30T15:10:01.985Z2025-04-04T23:05:10.196ZS-EPMC89418183532175410.1186/s40814-022-01031-1