Implementing a Healthcare Provider Education Intervention in Rural Communities to Reduce Asthma Morbidity

University of Florida4 sites in 1 country512 target enrollmentAugust 12, 2019

ConditionsAsthma

Overview

Phase: N/A
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Asthma
Sponsor: University of Florida
Enrollment: 512
Locations: 4
Primary Endpoint: Change in child asthma diagnosis rates
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 2 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to pilot test the implementation of healthcare provider education interventions to improve asthma outcomes in rural youth residing in Bradford County, Florida. The investigators propose to assess the feasibility and acceptability of implementing the Easy Breathing program a rural, medically underserved county and evaluate changes in healthcare provider practices and asthma-related outcomes of rural youth diagnosed with asthma.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

August 12, 2019

End Date

December 31, 2021

Last Updated

2 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University of Florida

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Any child between 6 months and 18 years of age at one of the primary care clinics in Braford county.

Exclusion Criteria

•Unable to meet inclusion criteria.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in child asthma diagnosis rates

Time Frame: Baseline up to Year 1

Asthma diagnosis yearly rates (number of children newly diagnosed / number of children seen per year) will be compared before and after implementation of the Easy Breathing program.