Asthma Inpatient Research on Education
Asthma Inpatient Research on Education
Children with asthma are admitted for asthma attacks very frequently in the U.S. The families
 and children are given basic education about asthma but studies are needed to improve this
 education so that it makes a meaningful difference in health outcomes and asthma care. This
 study compares two inpatient education models for children hospitalized with asthma.
The current standard is to review an asthma action plan with families and to review inhaler
 medication administration. In this study, investigators will be assigning families to either
 a control (current standard education) or and intervention group. In the intervention group,
 participants will receive interactive education based on learning theories that are thought
 to enhance long term memory. Participants in the interactive group will build their own
 action plan using colored templates and pictures. Participants will also learn to use their
 inhaler using teach-back methodologies. Investigators will then compare the two groups in
 terms of ER visits, hospitalizations, family confidence in managing asthma, asthma knowledge,
 and quality of life.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Diagnosis of asthma

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Active Cardiac Disease

 -  Speaks language other than English or Spanish