WE CAN Asthma Education Program*

From: Rex Hospital Foundation

Purpose: Improve the ability of children with asthma to manage their disease.

How:

1. Work with public school nurses in 120 elementary and middle schools to identify and enroll children in WE CAN program.
2. Expose 2400 children ages 7 - 15 to seven educational sessions using materials developed by national pediatric asthma experts.
3. Engage parents in assessment and support of program.
4. Provide children with peak flow meter, spacer and educational materials.

Outcomes:

1. Improve student understanding of asthma management as measured by pre- and post test.
2. Collect data on symptoms, activity limitations, and attack frequency among participating students.
3. Record and evaluate school days missed, hospitalizations, and medication use.
4. Measure parent evaluation and support of program.

Cost/Term: $325,939 over two years. March 2007-March 2009