This visit takes place after the family visit. If the child assent form has NOT been completed, start with that form.
Find a Time and Schedule a Visit
Work with school nurse to identify times for and schedule student visits.
Bring:
Family folder and swag bag
Asthma navigator teaching kit
Topic 1: What is Asthma?
- Airway hyperreactivity/ hyperresposiveness
- Airway inflammation
- Smooth muscle contraction
- Increased mucous production
- Airway narrowing / bronchoconstriction
- Airway reversibility
Topic 2: Medications – Controller vs. Quick Relief
Controllers
- Taken on a regular (daily) basis
- To regain and maintain Asthma control
- Anti inflammatory
- Names of medications
Relievers
- Airway smooth muscle relaxation
- Typically used on an as-needed basis
- Can be used to pre-treat for physical activity
- Important indicator for knowing asthma control status
- Controller vs. quick relief
Topic 3: Inhaler Technique
- Assess inhaler technique with the IDAT
- Inhaler technique teaching with demonstration
- Ask for return demonstration with coaching if necessary
Topic 4: Asthma Control
Role Play 1
Practice explaining asthma to your teacher.
“Pretend I am your PE or Gym Teacher and you are explaining your asthma. What would you say to them?”
Provide and review swag backpack items with student.
Wrap Up
- Summarize learning points today
- Complete data collection and enter into REDCap
