Acceptability and feasibility of a community approach to asthma management: the Neighborhood Asthma Coalition (NAC)

J Asthma. 1996;33(6):367-83. doi: 10.3109/02770909609068182.

Abstract

Understanding of asthma and co-management between patient and physician improves outcome. Feasibility of programs to achieve these goals in underserved settings is not documented. We used the Precede-Proceed model to document (a) community acceptance of a program to engage peer support of asthma management and care; (b) program revision to emphasize greater attention to availability of care and promotional events as channels for education; (c) engagement of intended audiences in planning and implementation; (d) participation of parents in program activities; and (e) peer-based education/support to reach parents, including socially isolated parents whose children experience heightened morbidity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Asthma / therapy*
  • Child
  • Health Education
  • Humans
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Physician-Patient Relations