guidelines : Adult Asthma


Massachusetts Adult Asthma Action Plan Initiative

Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) and representatives from 21 Massachusetts health care organizations have joined together to endorse a key component of best practices in the management of adult asthma: the use of written asthma management plans.

Research has shown that asthma programs using written asthma action plans have resulted in significant reductions in patient morbidity and service utilization such as emergency department visits and hospitalization. In addition to helping improve patient outcomes, written asthma management plans can enhance communication between you and your patients.

The use of written asthma management plans has been strongly endorsed by the organizations listed. We hope that you find the MAAAP forms, care cards, and related materials helpful in caring for your adult asthma patients.

For more information contact:
Barbara Lambiaso
Project Manager, MHQP
Email: blambiaso@mhqp.org

 

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