Table 2.
Performance of all study participants on clinical practice of asthma management
| Clinical practice parameters | Yes (%) | No (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Confirms asthma diagnosis with pulmonary functions tests | 31 (47.0) | 35 (53.0) |
| Familiar with peak flow meter | 48 (72.7) | 18 (27.3) |
| Familiar with spirometer | 12 (18.2) | 54 (81.8) |
| Assesses inhaler technique at each visit | 35 (53.0) | 31 (47.0) |
| Assesses treatment adherence at each visit | 56 (84.8) | 10 (15.2) |
| Identify triggers and attempt at environmental manipulations | 57 (86.4) | 9 (13.6) |
| Uses guideline to assess asthma control | 35 (53.0) | 31 (47.0) |
| Addresses patients’ concerns | 57 (86.4) | 10 (15.2) |
| Insists on spacer with face mask for children <6years | 36 (54.5) | 30 (45.5) |
| Routinely provides written asthma action plan | 24 (36.4) | 42 (63.6) |
| Prescribes inhaled corticosteroids as initial maintenance therapy | 12 (18.2) | 54 (81.8) |
| Prescribes LTRA when ICS only is not available for children | 17 (25.8) | 49 (74.2) |
| Prescribes ICS/LABA combination | 23 (34.8%) | 43 (65.2) |
| Checks allergy status of patients | 12 (18.2) | 54 (81.8) |
| Allows 3 months on current medications before stepping up | 31 (47.0) | 35 (53.0) |
| Refers to asthma nurse counsellors | 21 (31.8) | 45 (68.2) |