Health professionals use this program to teach parents of children under age 7 to recognize, prevent, and manage asthma symptoms. Parents learn about resources for information and support, and how to communicate with caretakers and physicians.
A validated program that has demonstrated an increase in symptom-free days, decrease in parental sleep interruption and improved parental knowledge about asthma management. Also, recognized by the CDC as an effective educational intervention.
Health professionals conduct 4 group sessions for parents, and children join in for the last 2 sessions. Kit includes: instructors manual; program implementation and training guide; slides (PDF and Power point); instructor video; family video; handouts for parents and children. Call for bulk rates for videos.
Wee Wheezers at Home
This at-home program is designed to teach parents of children under age seven about managing asthma. Health professionals conduct 8 sessions in the homes of a medically underserved family over 8 weeks. Parent materials are written at a fifth grade reading level. This validated program has demonstrated an increase in symptom-free days and improved caregiver quality of life. Also, recognized by the CDC as an effective educational intervention. Kit includes: home visitors manual; scripts for 8 sessions; manual for families and children; My Triggers coloring book; instructor video; family video; handouts, CD-ROM of checklists and assessment tools. Call for bulk rates for videos.
This symbol indicates a validated health education program demonstrated through formal research to be an effective educational intervention.
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