The feasibility and effect of a nurse-led, patient-centered asthma education program in a Nigerian context

Insufficient asthma education is an unmet need in Nigeria. We aimed to assess the feasibility of a nurse-led asthma education program and its effect on asthma knowledge and outcomes in Lagos, Nigeria. Using a quasi-experimental study design, we recruited participants ≥12 years with physician diagnos...

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Published in:The Journal of asthma 2022-08, Vol.59 (8), p.1670-1679
Main Authors: Ozoh, Obianuju B., Akinbolagbe, Yeside, Tekobo, Abiodun, Dede, Sandra K., Dania, Michelle G., Adeyeye, Olufunke
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Language:English
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Summary:Insufficient asthma education is an unmet need in Nigeria. We aimed to assess the feasibility of a nurse-led asthma education program and its effect on asthma knowledge and outcomes in Lagos, Nigeria. Using a quasi-experimental study design, we recruited participants ≥12 years with physician diagnosed asthma. We assessed asthma knowledge, asthma control, medication adherence, health related quality of life and inhaler technique and also measured lung function. A trained nurse delivered asthma education sessions during the regular clinic visits and demonstrated correct inhaler technique. All assessments were repeated at 3-month. Data was analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. A p-value of
ISSN:0277-0903
1532-4303
DOI:10.1080/02770903.2021.1942040