Reduction in asthma morbidity following a community-based asthma self-management programme in Tonga
Diana Gosálvez Prados
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The Tonga Asthma Self-management Project assessed whether the introduction of an asthma self-management plan would reduce asthma morbidity.
Foliaki S, Fakakovikaetau T, D’Souza W, Latu S, Tutone V, Cheng S, Pearce N. Reduction in asthma morbidity following a community-based asthma self-management programme in Tonga. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2009; 13(1): 142-147. Available at: http://bit.ly/UZtWK8
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27/09/2012
The potential benefi ts of asthma selfmanagement plans and community-based asthma education are supported by the fi ndings of the Tonga study. Their implementation is essential in the resource-scarce Pacifi c health setting.
Foliaki S, Fakakovikaetau T, D’Souza W, Latu S, Tutone V, Cheng S, Pearce N.
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