Asthma Management and Patient Education

22.95

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About the Course:
Asthma is a disease that can be controlled and managed but doing so requires involvement by the person with asthma and their family. Symptoms are constantly changing in response to the weather, exposure to environmental and other triggers, and changes in the individual. Recognition of early warning signs and prompt treatment are key aspects of asthma control. This course focuses on the content and process of individual- and family-centered asthma education.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this chapter, the learner will be able to:
  • Examine national goals for education about asthma and current gaps in reaching those goals.
  • Evaluate approaches to asthma education.
  • Examine the elements of culturally competent asthma education.
  • Apply behavior change theory in providing asthma education.
  • Compare and contrast evaluation methods for asthma management education.

About the Author:
Judith Quaranta, PhD, RN, CPN, AE-C, FNAP, is an Associate Professor in the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Binghamton University. She received her PhD from the Decker School of Nursing, with her dissertation focusing on asthma management of school nurses. Dr. Quaranta’s research focus is on barriers and facilitators for asthma management as well as factors that impact asthma and asthma development. As a Train the Trainer for the American Lung Association’s Open Airways for Schools curriculum, she has worked collaboratively with the Broome County Health Department, the Asthma Coalition of the Southern Tier, United Health Services Hospital, and the local American Lung Association to implement this program in local schools. She has presented at multiple national conferences on the topic of asthma and self-management. Dr. Quaranta has also authored manuscripts for numerous journals including the Public Health Nursing, Journal of School Nursing, Journal of Asthma and Allergy Educators, Online Journal of Rural Nursing, Journal of Family Social Work, Journal of Interprofessional Care, as well authored chapters in textbooks on research and community and public health.

How to Receive Credit:
  • Read the entire course online or in print which requires a 2-hour commitment of time.
  • Complete the Self-Assessment Quiz Questions either integrated throughout or all at the end of the course.
    • These questions are NOT GRADED. The questions are included to help affirm what you have learned from the course.
    • The correct answer is shown after the question is answered. If the incorrect answer is selected, a Rationale for the correct answer is provided.
  • At the end of the course, answer the Yes/No Affirmation question to indicate that you have completed the educational activity.
  • Specific to Florida: A mandatory Final Examination with a passing score of 70% or higher is required. Exam questions link content to the course Learning Objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
  • If requested, provide required personal and payment information.
  • Complete the mandatory Nursing Course Evaluation.
  • Print your Certificate of Completion.

Disclosures:

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Disclaimer
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