Managing asthma: a pediatric program that works

Caring. 1999 Nov;18(11):16-21.

Abstract

Valley Home Care (VHC) in Paramus, New Jersey has committed resources and staff to creating an effective pediatric asthma management program. Agencies considering similar programs can benefit from learning about how VHC achieved success with its community and home asthma management program (CHAMP).

MeSH terms

  • Asthma / economics
  • Asthma / therapy*
  • Attitude to Health
  • Child
  • Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Cost Savings / statistics & numerical data
  • Disease Management*
  • Holistic Health
  • Home Care Services / economics
  • Home Care Services / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Models, Organizational*
  • New Jersey
  • Organizational Case Studies
  • Patient Care Team
  • Program Evaluation
  • Referral and Consultation
  • Social Work