Authors: Sweta Basnet, Kristen Wroblewski, Elizabeth Hansen, Ernestina Perez, Ruobing Lyu, Zain Abid, Alexis Roach, Catina Latham, Nadia Salibi, Brenda Battle, Louise Giles
The study evaluates a community health worker (CHW) home visiting program aimed at reducing pediatric asthma disparities on the South Side of Chicago. The program involved CHWs providing tailored asthma management education during home visits. Results showed significant reductions in asthma symptoms, rescue medication usage, and emergency department visits among participants. The collaborative approach across healthcare centers underscores the value of CHWs in reducing asthma-related healthcare disparities in urban settings. However, challenges such as participant retention and limited data access from partner hospitals were noted. Further research is recommended to assess long-term program effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. Overall, the findings support integrating CHW programs as standard care for pediatric asthma patients to address healthcare disparities.
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Resource Topic: Pediatric Asthma
Resource Type: Evaluation
Year: 2024
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Country: United States of America
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