Asthma control in pediatric patients remains a critical issue for healthcare providers. Telemedicine has emerged as an effective solution for overcoming distance barriers in healthcare delivery. This study aims to utilize telemedicine-based education for caregivers to improve asthma control in children with uncontrolled asthma. By providing remote guidance and support, the study seeks to enhance caregivers' knowledge and management practices, ultimately leading to better asthma outcomes for pediatric patients.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
64
Intervention through telemedicine
Sham comparator through telemedicine
Can Tho Children's Hospital
Can Tho, Vietnam
RECRUITINGThe improvement of asthma control
The patients will be evaluated for asthma control using the Childhood Asthma Control Test (C-ACT) for children aged 4-11 or Asthma Control Test (ACT) for children aged 12 and older. This evaluation will also be compared to the baseline to determine whether there is improvement after the intervention period.
Time frame: At second follow-up visit (ranging from 4 to 24 weeks after enrollment)
The improvement of caregiver's knowledge regarding asthma control
The caregiver's knowledge regarding asthma will be assessed using a validated questionnaire. This evaluation will also be compared to the baseline to determine whether there is improvement after the intervention period.
Time frame: At second follow-up visit (ranging from 4 to 24 weeks after enrollment)
The improvement of caregiver's attitudes toward asthma management
Caregiver's attitudes toward asthma management will be assessed using a set of questions designed to evaluate their perspectives on key aspects of asthma care, including the importance of regular doctor visits, adherence to controller medications, following prescription instructions, proper cleaning of inhaler devices, and mouth rinsing after inhaler use. The evaluation will be compared to baseline data to determine whether there is an improvement in caregivers' attitudes after the intervention period.
Time frame: At second follow-up visit (ranging from 4 to 24 weeks after enrollment)
The improvement of proper inhaler technique usage
The patients will be evaluated on their proper inhaler use technique using a consistent checklist. This evaluation will be compared to the baseline to determine whether there is any improvement after the intervention period.
Time frame: At second follow-up visit (ranging from 4 to 24 weeks after enrollment)
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