Holsey Chanda Nicole, Cummings Lawanda
Community Research and Pediatric Asthma Camp Services, American Lung Association-Southeast Region, Smyrna, GA, USA.
Pediatr Nurs. 2008 Nov-Dec;34(6):459-61, 492.
This study evaluated the effectiveness of an educational asthma camp program emphasizing self-management skills. The camp's key program components were medical supervision, autonomy, peer support, and health education. Measurement of asthma knowledge gains and overall camp experience were reported. Children who attended the asthma camp increased the knowledge level of their condition. It has been well researched that asthma and obesity are related, and obesity is associated with a higher prevalence of asthma. Thus, this camp program is in an ideal position to incorporate an effective physical activity module while continuing to provide an exceptional asthma education experience for children with asthma.
本研究评估了一个强调自我管理技能的哮喘教育营地项目的有效性。该营地的关键项目组成部分包括医疗监督、自主性、同伴支持和健康教育。报告了哮喘知识增益和整体营地体验的测量情况。参加哮喘营地的儿童提高了对自身病情的认知水平。已有充分研究表明哮喘与肥胖有关，且肥胖与哮喘的较高患病率相关。因此，这个营地项目处于一个理想的位置，可以纳入一个有效的体育活动模块，同时继续为哮喘儿童提供卓越的哮喘教育体验。
