Using the Telephone to Improve Care in Childhood Asthma

"The parent will have access to a trained asthma coach for 12 months. The coach will call the parents at mutually convenient times (up to 12 times a year) to work on 4 targeted asthma behaviors:~1. Using asthma controller medications as prescribed~2. Having and Asthma Action Plan available to all who may need it.~3. Using asthma rescue medications with the child's first symptoms.~4. Having a collaborative relationship with the child's primary care provider that includes asthma check-ups at least twice a year."