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6.0 CONCLUSION RECOMMENDATIONS
This study has shown that only one third of the asthmatics were controlled at baseline.
The overall rate of asthmatic control for those patients who complete the intervention improved from 39.7 95 CI 35 – 44 to 52.9 95 CI 49-57. Furthermore
proportion of patients with uncontrolled asthma reduced from 25.6 95 CI 22- 29 to 13.8 95 CI 11-17. Use of preventer medication increased from 67.5 to
85.9. After the intervention, the asthmatic control among those of Indian ethnicity and those aged 41-50 years has shown a significant degree of improvement. The
intervention package used in this study is effective in improving asthma control.
Recommendations: 1.
Asthma control is poor with only one third of the asthmatics controlled in primary care clinics. There is need to improve the level of control in patients.
2. The intervention package used in this study is effective in improving asthmatic
controlled. It was based on the CPG with modification with ACT patient handbook included to provide self empowerment. It is recommended that
this intervention package be used to improve asthma control in primary care clinics in Perak and wider.
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