Coaching in Childhood Asthma

Phase 4 Study of Case Management and Environmental Control in Asthma

Asthma among low-income, minority children remains a prime example of health disparities that are resistant to change. Demonstrations of reductions in disproportionate hospitalizations in controlled trials are limited. We performed a controlled clinical trial of an Asthma Coach to reduce hospitalizations among low-income, African American children.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Mothers of children with asthma 2-8 years of age and hospitalized for an acute exacerbation, with Medicaid insurance, and living in St. Louis City

Exclusion Criteria:

• Other respiratory disease present