The impact of mobile point of care interaction on the September asthma epidemic: a randomized pilot study
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ALLERGY, ASTHMA & CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
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The impact of mobile point of care interaction on the September asthma epidemic: a randomized pilot study Scott Cameron*, Shauna Filuk, Jo-Anne St Vincent, Allan Becker From Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting 2012 Calgary, Canada. 11-14 October 2012 Objective To prevent asthma exacerbations during the fall asthma epidemic utilizing weekly short text messaging focusing on asthma symptoms and control. Methods A prospective pilot study of text messages sent to asthma patients between the ages of 11-21 was performed. The control group received texts focusing on healthy living and activity. Recruitment and the intervention occurred in the summer and fall of 2011. Asthma Control Test (ACT) scores and the number of asthma exacerbations requiring physician intervention were primary outcomes. Secondary outcomes included SMS response rates and times. Qualitative outcomes included patient and caregiver satisfaction with the intervention. Results Seventeen patients participated, although three did not complete the study. The average age was 14.9 ± 2.5 (range 12-20). ACT scores were significantly better in the intervention group than in the control group at the end of September (21.3 ±2.1 vs 16.0 ±5.0 p
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