Using Information Technology to Improve Asthma Adherence

Patient inhaled corticosteroid adherence information is being provided to physicians at clinic sites randomized to the intervention arm. Adherence information is available via electronic prescribing software, and so is available to physicians when writing, renewing, or viewing medications. Physicians at intervention sites also receive standard training in how to interpret adherence metrics and how to intervene on poor adherence.

Physician practicing at control sites are given standard training in how to intervene on poor adherence, but no patient adherence information is provided to these clinicians via electronic prescribing software.