Initiation of an Inhaled Corticosteroid During a Pediatric Emergency Visit for Asthma: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Initiation of an Inhaled Corticosteroid During a Pediatric Emergency Visit for Asthma: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
- 2017
Available online from MWHC library: 1994 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: 1997 - 2006
CONCLUSION: There was no difference in the proportion of patients who filled a primary care provider prescription after ED initiation of an inhaled corticosteroid. The intervention was associated with reduced reported symptoms but did not affect other asthma outcomes or primary care provider follow-up. Copyright � 2017 American College of Emergency Physicians. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. METHODS: This randomized trial enrolled children aged 1 to 18 years, with persistent asthma not previously prescribed a controller medication, and who were being discharged after ED asthma treatment. Intervention subjects received a 1-month prescription for an inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone or budesonide by age) in addition to standard asthma therapy and instructions given to all patients. Outcomes included filling of the intervention and subsequent inhaled corticosteroid prescriptions, asthma-related symptoms and quality of life, and follow-up rates with a primary care provider. Outcomes were assessed during telephone interviews 2 and 8 weeks after the ED visit and by review of primary care provider and pharmacy records. RESULTS: One hundred forty-seven children were enrolled, and baseline measures were similar between groups. In the intervention group, 53.5% of patients filled an initial ED prescription for inhaled corticosteroid. There was no important difference between groups in subsequent filling of a primary care provider prescription (21% intervention versus 17% control; relative rate=1.24; 95% confidence interval 0.63 to 2.41). During the 2 weeks after the ED visit, intervention subjects reported reduced shortness of breath while awake and cough while asleep compared with controls. Groups did not differ by rates of primary care provider follow-up, functional limitations, or asthma-related symptoms and quality of life. STUDY OBJECTIVE: We determine whether prescribing an inhaled corticosteroid during a pediatric emergency department (ED) asthma visit increases ongoing use and improves outcomes.
English
0196-0644
*Adrenal Cortex Hormones/ad [Administration & Dosage]
*Anti-Asthmatic Agents/ad [Administration & Dosage]
*Asthma/dt [Drug Therapy]
*Continuity of Patient Care/og [Organization & Administration]
*Emergency Service, Hospital/og [Organization & Administration]
Adolescent
Appointments and Schedules
Asthma/ep [Epidemiology]
Asthma/pp [Physiopathology]
Child
Child, Preschool
Continuity of Patient Care/st [Standards]
Drug Prescriptions
Emergency Treatment
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Infant
Male
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Patient Compliance
Quality of Life
Treatment Outcome
United States/ep [Epidemiology]
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Emergency Medicine
Journal Article
Available online from MWHC library: 1994 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: 1997 - 2006
CONCLUSION: There was no difference in the proportion of patients who filled a primary care provider prescription after ED initiation of an inhaled corticosteroid. The intervention was associated with reduced reported symptoms but did not affect other asthma outcomes or primary care provider follow-up. Copyright � 2017 American College of Emergency Physicians. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. METHODS: This randomized trial enrolled children aged 1 to 18 years, with persistent asthma not previously prescribed a controller medication, and who were being discharged after ED asthma treatment. Intervention subjects received a 1-month prescription for an inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone or budesonide by age) in addition to standard asthma therapy and instructions given to all patients. Outcomes included filling of the intervention and subsequent inhaled corticosteroid prescriptions, asthma-related symptoms and quality of life, and follow-up rates with a primary care provider. Outcomes were assessed during telephone interviews 2 and 8 weeks after the ED visit and by review of primary care provider and pharmacy records. RESULTS: One hundred forty-seven children were enrolled, and baseline measures were similar between groups. In the intervention group, 53.5% of patients filled an initial ED prescription for inhaled corticosteroid. There was no important difference between groups in subsequent filling of a primary care provider prescription (21% intervention versus 17% control; relative rate=1.24; 95% confidence interval 0.63 to 2.41). During the 2 weeks after the ED visit, intervention subjects reported reduced shortness of breath while awake and cough while asleep compared with controls. Groups did not differ by rates of primary care provider follow-up, functional limitations, or asthma-related symptoms and quality of life. STUDY OBJECTIVE: We determine whether prescribing an inhaled corticosteroid during a pediatric emergency department (ED) asthma visit increases ongoing use and improves outcomes.
English
0196-0644
*Adrenal Cortex Hormones/ad [Administration & Dosage]
*Anti-Asthmatic Agents/ad [Administration & Dosage]
*Asthma/dt [Drug Therapy]
*Continuity of Patient Care/og [Organization & Administration]
*Emergency Service, Hospital/og [Organization & Administration]
Adolescent
Appointments and Schedules
Asthma/ep [Epidemiology]
Asthma/pp [Physiopathology]
Child
Child, Preschool
Continuity of Patient Care/st [Standards]
Drug Prescriptions
Emergency Treatment
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Infant
Male
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Patient Compliance
Quality of Life
Treatment Outcome
United States/ep [Epidemiology]
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Emergency Medicine
Journal Article