Abstract
Through effective communication, physicians and other health care providers can assist patients in successfully managing asthma. Clinicians in the role of a coach can help patients recognize the symptoms of an exacerbation, respond appropriately, and determine whether further care is necessary. Once clinicians have built a rapport with their patients, they can tailor an asthma plan to their patients' individual goals; specific objectives, including how to control environmental triggers, should be discussed at each visit.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 476-481 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Drug Benefit Trends |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 10 |
State | Published - Oct 1 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Asthma
- Coaching
- NHLBI guidelines
- Patient education
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health Policy
- Pharmacology (medical)