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The asthma specialist and patient education [with consumer summary]
Donaghy D
Professional Nurse 1995 Dec;11(3):160-162
clinical trial
3/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: No; Point estimates and variability: No. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

People with asthma do not always have a full understanding of their condition and may be unskilled in managing their symptoms. A study was undertaken to determine whether education by an asthma nurse specialist improved patient knowledge and skills.

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