This program provides an overview of asthma action plans and their role and evidence for use in primary care. The tools and resources are aligned with the latest Canadian Thoracic Society guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma.
An asthma action plan is a simple self-management tool that reduces healthcare utilization, improves quality of life and has been recommended for all patients with asthma across Canadian and international respiratory guidelines for over 25 years. However, fewer than 2% of patients receive an action plan in practice. This free 1-hour course will underscore the evidence for asthma action plans and provide a practical approach to completing them for adults and children.
This fillable asthma action plan for adults from the Lung Health Foundation is a simple self-management tool that provides instructions for patients on: regular asthma treatment; how to recognize loss of asthma control (worsening asthma symptoms); when and how to modify medications to avert a full-blown exacerbation; and when to access the medical system.
This fillable asthma action plan for children from the Lung Health Foundation is a simple self-management tool that provides instructions for patients on: regular asthma treatment; how to recognize loss of asthma control (worsening asthma symptoms); when and how to modify medications to avert a full-blown exacerbation; and when to access the medical system.
This simple point-of-care tool provides a fast and easy way to complete the yellow zone (acute loss of control zone) of an adult asthma action plan without having to look up what dose formulations and devices are available in each puffer and what regulatory limits are for each.
A handy summary of the instructions for completing the Asthma Action Plan yellow zone and when to refer to a specialist.
A document that lists some additional, module-specific resources you might find helpful to your learning, and a full reference list for the e-learning module.
An evidence-based, easy-to-use, and accessible collection of tools that support the delivery of asthma care for children, adolescents, and adults in alignment with Ontario Health’s Asthma Quality Standards from the Lung Health Foundation..
This program for primary care providers is an evidence-based education and management program focused on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The tools and resources herein are aligned with the latest Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS) guidelines.
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