Asthma: A Comprehensive Overview
26.95
About the Course:
Asthma is a major public health issue worldwide. Globally, 339 million people had asthma in 2016 (World Health Organization [WHO], 2020). Asthma, as a lifelong disease, can be controlled with proper management, thus preventing many adverse outcomes associated with this chronic condition. This course defines asthma and frames its discussion in accordance with the Expert Panel Report 3 ([EPR3]; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute [NHLBI], 2007), the 2020 Focused Updates to the EPR3 (Expert Panel Working Group of the NHLBI et al., 2020), and the Global Initiative for Asthma ([GINA]; 2020), which together comprise the most recent asthma guidelines. The course discusses the state of asthma globally and nationally, including the prevalence and cost burden to society, and presents the national objectives for asthma management. The content reflects current research findings and evidence-based practice guidelines and focuses on the definition, pathophysiology, consequences of lack of control, clinical signs and symptoms, common triggers, as well as individual and family education regarding basic environmental control.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
About the Author:
Judith Quaranta, PhD, RN, CPN, AE-C, FNAP, is an Associate Professor in the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Binghamton University. She received her PhD from the Decker School of Nursing, with her dissertation focusing on asthma management for school nurses. Dr. Quaranta’s research focus is on barriers and facilitators for asthma management as well as factors that impact asthma and asthma development. As a Train the Trainer for the American Lung Association’s Open Airways for Schools curriculum, she has worked collaboratively with the Broome County Health Department, the Asthma Coalition of the Southern Tier, United Health Services Hospital, and the local American Lung Association to implement this program in local schools. She has presented at multiple national conferences on the topic of asthma and self-management and authored manuscripts for journals including the Public Health Nursing, Journal of School Nursing, Journal of Asthma and Allergy Educators, Online Journal of Rural Nursing, Journal of Family Social Work, Journal of Interprofessional Care, in addition to authoring textbook chapters on research and community and public health.
How to Receive Credit:
Disclosures:
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
In accordance with the ANCC Standards for Commercial Support for continuing education, Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition ©2021: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up-to-date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
Course Verification
All individuals involved have disclosed that they have no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. Likewise, and in compliance with California Assembly Bill No. 241, every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the content in this course is balanced and unbiased.
Asthma is a major public health issue worldwide. Globally, 339 million people had asthma in 2016 (World Health Organization [WHO], 2020). Asthma, as a lifelong disease, can be controlled with proper management, thus preventing many adverse outcomes associated with this chronic condition. This course defines asthma and frames its discussion in accordance with the Expert Panel Report 3 ([EPR3]; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute [NHLBI], 2007), the 2020 Focused Updates to the EPR3 (Expert Panel Working Group of the NHLBI et al., 2020), and the Global Initiative for Asthma ([GINA]; 2020), which together comprise the most recent asthma guidelines. The course discusses the state of asthma globally and nationally, including the prevalence and cost burden to society, and presents the national objectives for asthma management. The content reflects current research findings and evidence-based practice guidelines and focuses on the definition, pathophysiology, consequences of lack of control, clinical signs and symptoms, common triggers, as well as individual and family education regarding basic environmental control.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Analyze the current trends for prevalence and societal burdens of asthma.
- Evaluate national and global goals for the management of asthma.
- Distinguish risk and protective factors in the development of asthma.
- Differentiate the protective factors for asthma.
- Examine the evolving medical understanding and definition of asthma.
- Distinguish asthma phenotypes.
- Analyze the components of asthma pathophysiology.
- Illustrate the process for diagnosing asthma.
- Evaluate asthma triggers and strategies for controlling the triggers.
- Distinguish components of individualized education on trigger management.
About the Author:
Judith Quaranta, PhD, RN, CPN, AE-C, FNAP, is an Associate Professor in the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Binghamton University. She received her PhD from the Decker School of Nursing, with her dissertation focusing on asthma management for school nurses. Dr. Quaranta’s research focus is on barriers and facilitators for asthma management as well as factors that impact asthma and asthma development. As a Train the Trainer for the American Lung Association’s Open Airways for Schools curriculum, she has worked collaboratively with the Broome County Health Department, the Asthma Coalition of the Southern Tier, United Health Services Hospital, and the local American Lung Association to implement this program in local schools. She has presented at multiple national conferences on the topic of asthma and self-management and authored manuscripts for journals including the Public Health Nursing, Journal of School Nursing, Journal of Asthma and Allergy Educators, Online Journal of Rural Nursing, Journal of Family Social Work, Journal of Interprofessional Care, in addition to authoring textbook chapters on research and community and public health.
How to Receive Credit:
- Read the entire course online or in print which requires a 4-hour commitment of time.
- Complete the Self-Assessment Quiz Questions either integrated throughout or all at the end of the course.
- These questions are NOT GRADED. The questions are included to help affirm what you have learned from the course.
- The correct answer is shown after the question is answered. If the incorrect answer is selected, a Rationale for the correct answer is provided.
- At the end of the course, answer the Yes/No Affirmation question to indicate that you have completed the educational activity.
- Specific to Florida: A mandatory Final Examination with a passing score of 70% or higher is required. Exam questions link content to the course Learning Objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
- If requested, provide required personal and payment information.
- Complete the mandatory Nursing Course Evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
Disclosures:
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
In accordance with the ANCC Standards for Commercial Support for continuing education, Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition ©2021: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up-to-date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
Course Verification
All individuals involved have disclosed that they have no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. Likewise, and in compliance with California Assembly Bill No. 241, every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the content in this course is balanced and unbiased.