An investigation of the current management of asthma in adolescents and children in Saudi Arabia, barriers to optimal care, and the influence of patient education (original) (raw)

Both groups A (n = 105) and B (n = 99) completed pre-intervention and postintervention surveys. Both groups completed three steps: (1) a baseline selfadministered questionnaire, (2) an education program, (3) a three-month follow-up period with the re-administration of the baseline questionnaire at the conclusion. Group A patients were also provided with an AAP. The education program improved patients'/ carers' knowledge, behaviours/ attitudes, and self-efficacy, as well as their ability to communicate with health care providers; and resulted in improved asthma management outcomes. Use of controller medication and adherence increased. Furthermore, patients in the intervention stages had fewer asthma symptoms and better control of their asthma, which resulted in better quality of life. The conclusion is that the education program coupled with the provision of AAPs and follow-up achieved significantly better results. The overall of the study has found a number of differences in asthma management in KSA. In particular, an intervention and provision of AAPs and follow-ups led to notable improvements in patient outcomes. v 7.4.2.1 Comparison of post-intervention responses regarding patients'/ carers' beliefs, perceptions, behaviours, attitudes, and self-efficacy from both groups .