CHEST Guidelines-Childhood-Asthma

Childhood-Asthma_chest

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The document includes a compilation of professional correspondences, research updates, and editorial exchanges published in the medical journal CHEST. The first section is about a clinical study led by Cenk Kirakli and colleagues from the Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, focusing on ventilation methods in ICU patients. Another study referenced evaluates the impact of adaptive support ventilation on ventilation duration compared to other methods.<br /><br />The document also includes correspondence between Lucy Gibson and her colleagues from the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, highlighting the benefits of a narrative approach in managing childhood asthma. They discuss findings that suggest integrating narrative methods in asthma care has increased patient engagement and satisfaction, according to patient surveys in the UK. They reference successful educational programs like Australia’s "Triple A" that use peer-to-peer learning to improve asthma awareness and self-management in schools. These programs have shown to reduce school absenteeism and improve knowledge. The authors advocate for community and educational initiatives to complement clinical interventions.<br /><br />Additionally, a response from Helen Owton and her co-authors emphasizes the utility of narrative approaches not just in clinical settings but also through educational programs to enhance patients' understanding and management of asthma. They agree on the importance of integrating open communication and patient narratives in clinical care to improve asthma treatment outcomes, especially for children.<br /><br />Lastly, the document briefly mentions an article on the therapeutic role of endoscopic resection in treating typical, noninvasive carcinoid tumors, noting its effectiveness and safety as an alternative to surgical treatment. Overall, this collection of communications underscores ongoing research and strategies in medical care improvements focused on patient-centered approaches and new treatment modalities.

Keywords

ventilation methods

ICU patients

adaptive support ventilation

narrative approach

childhood asthma

patient engagement

peer-to-peer learning

asthma management

endoscopic resection

patient-centered care