New guidance to improve asthma control: putting patients at the centre of care
Siddall, R.
Professional Nurse 19(11): 35-37
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130 PMID: 15317337 Document Number: 575983
Recent research studies have revealed an alarming level of uncontrolled asthma in the community. New guidance stresses that greater patient involvement is the key to changing this situation. Rhonda Siddall summarises the latest update to asthma guidelines and discusses recent research findings that reveal how nurses can help.
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