Learning From a Distance

Study Info

Spirometry is a recommended component of asthma diagnosis and treatment in the primary care setting, yet few providers report routine use of spirometry for their asthmatic patients. This is especially true in pediatrics. Misclassification of asthma severity occurs when assessment is based on symptoms alone. This misclassification can lead to inadequate treatment, increased morbidity, and increased healthcare utilization/cost.

This study is a randomized controlled trial that will evaluate the effectiveness of a distance-learning quality improvement program aimed at improving asthma care for pediatric patients through the appropriate use of office-based spirometry. This program includes:

"Spirometry Fundamentals™: A Basic Guide to Lung Function Testing", a computer-based CD-ROM training program that teaches primary care providers and their staff techniques required to perform high-quality spirometry tests, and proper interpretation of spirometric data.
Virtual asthma learning sessions utilizing WebEx, a computer-based virtual meeting tool. This tool allows providers and their staff to attend asthma quality improvement learning sessions from a distance because meetings are conducted over an Internet connection using WebEx.
EasyData, an innovative secure Internet-based audit and feedback reporting system. This tool allows experts to both assess the quality of spirometry curves produced remotely at practice sites and give feedback to providers and their staff via a secure reporting system.

To see a timeline overview of the study in a separate window, click on the icon below. For a printer-friendly version of the the timeline, click here, or use the Quick Link on the right.

For enrolling in the study, a number of forms must be completed and returned to the study coordinator, as listed below. They can be downloaded by clicking on the links. Detailed instructions may be found in the FAQs.

For more details about the study, see the list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on this site.

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[an error occurred while processing this directive] Overview Study Info FAQs Scheduling Webinars Contacts	Study Info Spirometry is a recommended component of asthma diagnosis and treatment in the primary care setting, yet few providers report routine use of spirometry for their asthmatic patients. This is especially true in pediatrics. Misclassification of asthma severity occurs when assessment is based on symptoms alone. This misclassification can lead to inadequate treatment, increased morbidity, and increased healthcare utilization/cost. This study is a randomized controlled trial that will evaluate the effectiveness of a distance-learning quality improvement program aimed at improving asthma care for pediatric patients through the appropriate use of office-based spirometry. This program includes: "Spirometry Fundamentals™: A Basic Guide to Lung Function Testing", a computer-based CD-ROM training program that teaches primary care providers and their staff techniques required to perform high-quality spirometry tests, and proper interpretation of spirometric data. Virtual asthma learning sessions utilizing WebEx, a computer-based virtual meeting tool. This tool allows providers and their staff to attend asthma quality improvement learning sessions from a distance because meetings are conducted over an Internet connection using WebEx. EasyData, an innovative secure Internet-based audit and feedback reporting system. This tool allows experts to both assess the quality of spirometry curves produced remotely at practice sites and give feedback to providers and their staff via a secure reporting system. To see a timeline overview of the study in a separate window, click on the icon below. For a printer-friendly version of the the timeline, click here, or use the Quick Link on the right. For enrolling in the study, a number of forms must be completed and returned to the study coordinator, as listed below. They can be downloaded by clicking on the links. Detailed instructions may be found in the FAQs. Consent Form Data Use Agreement HIPAA Compliance Letter For more details about the study, see the list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on this site.	[an error occurred while processing this directive] Quick Links Consent Form Data Use Agreement HIPAA Compliance Letter Study Timeline Appointments
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