The aim of this randomised pilot study is to explore ways to optimise a care pathway that results in children and young people with asthma being better trained in the basics of asthma care and better able to apply self-management at the earliest possible stage. This will involve comparing a novel augmented teaching method (Video directly observed therapy (v-DOT)) with standard training in achieving and sustaining mastery of inhaler and nasal spray technique and the understanding of a personalised asthma action plan (PAAP).
Age range
1 Year – 15 Years
Sex
ALL
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Mastery of technique
Timeframe: Once mastery of technique established which is defined as 3 consecutive days of correct technique.
Technique score
Timeframe: Baseline and 1, 3 and 6 months after achieving technique mastery
Personalised asthma action plan (PAAP) understanding.
Timeframe: Baseline and 1, 3 and 6 months after achieving technique mastery
Recruitment rates
Timeframe: Through study recruitment, an average of 1 year.
Retention rates
Timeframe: At study completion for all participants, up to 2 years.
Qualitative interviews to identify barriers to using video directly observed therapy (v-DOT)
Timeframe: 3-6 months after achieving mastery of technique.