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Coach McLungsSM, Facilitating Shared Decision Making for Asthma - Patients and Caregivers Perspectives [Health care informatics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Asthma is a prevalent chronic disease that is difficult to manage and associated with marked disparities in outcomes. Population Studied: English speaking patients ages 7-17 years old with a diagnosis of asthma without a severe learning disability, blindness, or hearing loss.

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A Closer Look - EMR Review of Coach McLungsSM; Is Shared Decision Making Taking Place? [Health care informatics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Asthma is a prevalent chronic disease that is difficult to manage. Studies have shown that effective communication between the patient and provider, or shared decision making (SDM), is associated with improved outcomes for asthma patients. 002; OR [95%CI] 2.43 [1.356, 4.356]).

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Telemedicine vs. In-Person Care: Choosing the Best Option for Your Health

Edge Family Medicine

Effective Follow-Ups – Great for medication adjustments, test results, and chronic disease management. When to Choose Telemedicine Routine follow-ups for chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma. Safety – Reduces exposure to contagious illnesses. Medication refills or adjustments.