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Chronic disease management programs for adults with asthma

Peytremann-Bridevaux I, Gex G, Bridevaux P-O, Burnand B
Published Online: 
July 8, 2009
This Cochrane Review is at the protocol stage and there is no abstract or plain language summary. The objectives for the review are as follows:
Primary objective

To assess the effectiveness of chronic disease management programs for adults with asthma.

Secondary objectives

To assess the effectiveness of chronic disease management programs for adults with asthma according to:

  • intensity of the intervention (for example, more intensive versus minimal interventions, in terms of number of intervention components and types of components, such as mainly centered on the patient versus on healthcare professionals);
  • duration or intensity of the intervention, or both; and
  • disease severity (if possible).
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Primary Review Group: 
Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group

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