Assessing children's knowledge of asthma
Gleeson, C.
Professional Nurse 10(8): 517-521
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130 PMID: 7761494 Document Number: 440654
Although a wealth of educational materials is available, many children have a poor understanding of their asthma and its treatment. Nurses need training in teaching inhaler techniques. A teamwork approach, involving children, their parents, schools and health professionals would be an effective way of improving asthma care for children.
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