The asthma specialist and patient education
Donaghy, D.
Professional Nurse 11(3): 160-162
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130 PMID: 8552685 Document Number: 453566
Despite the availability of effective treatments, morbidity and mortality in asthma are increasing. Patient education is essential if adverse factors in the control of asthma are to be overcome. Standard information and education given to patients in a respiratory clinic is insufficient. A formal asthma education programme delivered by an asthma nurse specialist improves patients' understanding of asthma and their inhaler technique.