Partridge, Martyn R.

Asthma beyond the prescription the importance of education and self management support / [electronic resource] : Martyn R. Partridge. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2011. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (45 min.) : color, sound). - Advances in asthma : new mechanisms, management strategies and treatments, 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Advances in asthma. .

Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration. Title from title frames.

Contents: Patient/health professional contact -- The role of the asthma patients -- Denial of the diagnosis -- Knowledge of asthma amongst the parents -- Levels of asthma control -- How patients perceive their asthma -- Treatment guidelines -- Assessing patients' preferences -- Defining the ideal relationship with a specialist -- Involvement in treatment decisions -- British asthma guidelines -- Compliance of practices with recommendations -- Written asthma action plans -- Software -- Literacy and health -- The use of technology -- Sources of information -- Better compliance with electronic reminders -- Use of non technological adjuncts -- Consultation is important for patients.

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2983 Henry Stewart Talks


Asthma--Diagnosis.
Asthma--Treatment.
Asthmatics--Education.
Patients--Education.
Asthma--diagnosis.
Asthma--prevention & control.
Asthma--therapy.
Patient Education as Topic.
Patients.
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