The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of telemedicine multifaceted intervention in symptoms patients with asthma.
This study is a randomized clinical trial for patients with asthma from a primary care. The purpose is to determine the effectiveness of telemedicine (teleconsultation and telemonitoring) in control of asthma symptoms.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
120
Patients is evaluated by telemonitoring (phone call nurse - 45 and 90 days).
Patients is evaluated by Asthma Control Test and spirometry at baseline and after 20 weeks.
Patients is evaluated by Asthma Control Test and spirometry at baseline and after 20 weeks.
TelessaudeRS-Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
RECRUITINGSymptoms control
Asthma Control Test (difference three points in the questionnaire ACT)
Time frame: 20 to 22 weeks
Spirometry FVC
Spirometry parameters - FVC (forced vital capacity)
Time frame: 20 to 22 weeks
Spirometry FEV1
Spirometry parameters - FEV 1 (forced expiratory volume in one second)
Time frame: 20 to 22 weeks
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The general practioner received phone call to asthma care.