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Pharmacist Counseling & Self-Management Program for Asthma Patients in a Midwest Chain Pharmacy, USA
Sponsor: Nakhon Ratchasim Rajabhat University
Summary
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a pharmacist-led counseling and self-management application program on improving asthma management outcomes among adult patients with asthma receiving care at a Midwest chain pharmacy in Iowa, United States. The study investigates whether integrating the pharmacist counseling with self-management theory can enhance patients' medication adherence, asthma control, inhaler technique, and overall asthma awareness. These outcomes will be assessed at both 3 and 6 months after enrollment. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two arms. The intervention group, which will receive a comprehensive pharmacist-led counseling program supported by a mobile application ("Don R.Ph Application"). The control group, which will receive standard pharmacy care as per usual practice.
Official title: The Effectiveness of Pharmacist's Counseling and Self-Management Application Program on Asthma Management Outcomes Among Asthma Patients at a Midwest Chain Pharmacy in Iowa, United States
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
25 Years - 64 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
84
Start Date
2025-08-01
Completion Date
2026-05-31
Last Updated
2025-06-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Pharmacist's Counseling and Self-Management Application Program
This interventional study is structured around established counseling principles and self-management theory, consisting of six sequential stages: Initial Disclosure, Problem Assessment, Commitment to Action, Skill Enhancement, Monitoring, and Follow-up and Evaluation. These stages are delivered through both in-person pharmacist counseling and a dedicated mobile application. The intervention follows a repeated-measures design, with assessments conducted at 3 and 6 months after enrollment.
Usual Care
Usual care or Standard pharmacy practices such as medication reviews, patient education during the initial visit or when medication changes occur, and counseling upon patient request. No additional structured counseling or self-management tools are provided.