EbPR - Asthma
Pediatric asthma can be difficult to manage. The aim of the Asthma EbPR project is to provide you with information and support to help improve patient adherence and prevent adverse events. Here you can find more information on the approach taken to identify patients potentially at risk of experiencing an adverse event, the interventions offered, as well as additional provider resources.
Surveillance Rules Asthma surveillance rules were developed through a review of the literature and consultation with a clinical advisory panel. The rules are intended to flag patients who are at risk of an ED visit due to an asthma exacerbation.
Interventions
There are 3 levels of interventions that may be offered as part of the Asthma EbPR project:
Provider Level
The aim of the provider level intervention is to provide physicians with a picture of their patients’ actual behavior. Patient data is provided in a one-page report, which highlights asthma medication and visit histories. Evidence-based recommendations are also provided. Providers are encouraged to address any therapy issues identified with their patients.
Patient Level
The aim of the patient level intervention is to get the patient involved in the management of their asthma. A member of the pharmacy team will be contacting patients via telephone to assess their level of control, knowledge of appropriate therapy, utilization, and technique. At the completion of this assessment, patients will be provided with a brief education on deficient domains and will also be provided material through the mail. Patients who have multiple deficiencies or who appear to have poor inhaler technique will be offered the Medication Therapy Management Services (MTMS). In which case, a MTMS pharmacist will contact the patient to schedule a visit. The MTMS pharmacists will report back information collected and any actions taken to the provider.
System Level
The system level intervention offers in-office assistance through an evidence-based ‘Process Engineering’ program led by the Utah Pediatric Partnership to Improve Healthcare Quality (UPIQ). In this program, a team will work with you, your partners, and your staff to develop a quality improvement plan and provide you with training, tools, and support to help you successfully improve the health of your asthma patients.
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| Name | Type | Last Modified |
| Interventions | Folder | June 26, 2008 |
| Provider Resources | Folder | June 26, 2008 |
| Surveillance Rules | Folder | June 26, 2008 |