IMPROVED HEALTH CARE OUTCOMES AND COST SAVINGS FOR ASTHMA THROUGH TARGETED HOME INTERVENTIONS
Author(s)
Norlien KG1, Carlson AM2, York PV1
1Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, MN, USA, 2Data Intelligence Consultants, LLC, Eden Prairie, MN, USA
Presentation Documents
OBJECTIVES: Studies have demonstrated the importance of the environment both on the development of asthma and on exacerbation of asthma symptoms in those who have been diagnosed with the disease. The goal of this project was to provide in-home asthma services that covered both self-management education and home environmental interventions for children diagnosed with asthma living in Section 8 Multi-family Housing. METHODS: This HUD-funded project consisted of 3-4 home visits by a public health nurse over a one year period—an in-home baseline visit; a visit to deliver allergen-reducing products if needed; and 6 and 12-month follow-ups by phone or in-home visit. Data was collected on asthma status (health-related quality of life and asthma control), health service utilization (hospitalizations, ED and office visits) and school and/or work absences due to asthma. Data analysis was completed using SAS v9.3. RESULTS:
Conference/Value in Health Info
2015-05, ISPOR 2015, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Value in Health, Vol. 18, No. 3 (May 2015)
Code
PRS46
Topic
Health Policy & Regulatory, Health Service Delivery & Process of Care
Topic Subcategory
Health Disparities & Equity, Treatment Patterns and Guidelines
Disease
Respiratory-Related Disorders