Asthma Crisis in Paediatrics: Impact of a Care Pathway in Primary and Hospital Care

Launched by BASQUE HEALTH SERVICE · May 26, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new program called the Asthma Care Pathway, which aims to improve how children with asthma attacks are treated in the Basque Healthcare Service. Asthma is a common condition in kids that can significantly affect their daily life. The program provides clear steps and guidelines for healthcare professionals to follow when caring for children experiencing mild to moderate asthma attacks. This includes ensuring proper use of medications, assessing the severity of the condition, and gathering feedback from both families and healthcare providers to improve the care process.

The trial is recruiting children aged 2 to 14 who have had an asthma attack, as well as healthcare professionals who work in pediatric care. Participants can expect to be part of a structured approach that includes both surveys to measure how well the new care plan is working and discussions to identify any challenges in implementing it. By participating, families will help shape better asthma treatment practices for their children and for others in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Eligibility for professionals:
• • Primary Care paediatricians and nurses
• • Paediatricians and nurses in the Paediatric Emergency Department
• • Paediatricians and nurses on the inpatient ward
• • Paediatric Intensive Care paediatricians and nurses
• • Paediatric Pneumology paediatricians and nurses
• Eligibility for patients:
• Patients between 2 and 14 years,that have being attended between the 7 May 2023 and the 7 May 2025, and with an acute episode of asthma, defined as:
• • an episode of wheezing and a previous diagnosis of asthma or with a previous episode of wheezing
• • a first episode in a child older than 2 years with a personal/family history of atopy and/or with an objective response to bronchodilators as assessed by the Pulmonary Score