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Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention on Asthmatic Children in Inhaled Technique and Adherence.
Sponsor: Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Summary
The goal of this study is to see if a short educational session and demonstration by a nurse can help asthmatic children (6-17 years-old), under hospital control, to manage their asthma better, to use their inhaler correctly, and to know when it should be used. The main question it aims to answer is how much improvement is reached on asthma self-management. The comparison group is the same group. Researchers will compare results before and after educational intervention.
Official title: Assessment of Asthma Management in Children Over 6 Years of Age and Their Caregivers. Implications for the Implementation of the SMART Strategy in Pediatrics.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
428
Start Date
2026-01
Completion Date
2027-01
Last Updated
2026-01-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Educational Intervention
Educational Intervention: The nurse will deliver a brief health education session focused on: 1. Understanding the treatment. Provide clear information adapted to the patient's level, supported with visual aids. 2. Distinguishing between maintenance and rescue treatment. Explain the role of each medication with practical examples. 3. Assessment and correction of inhaler technique. Carry out a step-by-step demonstration and ask the patient to repeat the technique. Use educational materials (placebo devices, videos, diagrams) and reinforce learning with the teach-back method. 4. Promoting autonomy. Encourage the patient to take part in administering the medication and foster self-management of the device. 5. Evaluating and improving adherence. Suggest daily routines, reminders, and the use of alarms or mobile apps. 6. Appropriate use of rescue medication. Involve the patient in decision-making, promote self-observation, and provide a clear action plan.