Table 2.
Variables, instruments, and links to study aims
| Aim and outcome | Instruments | Source of data |
|---|---|---|
| Patient outcomes | ||
| Asthma-related quality of life | AQLQ | Patient/parent |
| Asthma control | ACT | Patient/parent |
| Exacerbations | Number per year | Medical record and patient/parent |
| Chronic care approach | PACIC | Patient/parent |
| Maintenance | Use of APGAR Use of algorithm |
Medical records Medical records |
| Barriers | ||
| Number of new systems | PPC | Key staff |
| Types of new systems | PACIC | Key staff |
| Implementation issues | Surveys and interviews | Key informants |
| Fidelity measures | ||
| Reach of patient APGAR Reach of algorithm |
Both by medical record review | Both by medical records |
Abbreviations: PACIC, Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care; AQLQ, Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire; ACT, Asthma Control Test; PPC, Practice Process Content.