Date of Award
2025
Document Type
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
Committee Chair
Tracie Morgan
Subject(s)
Asthma in children--Treatment, Medical protocols
Abstract
Pediatric asthma remains a significant public health concern, often complicated by inconsistent management practices that contribute to increased morbidity, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations. These gaps in care disproportionately impact vulnerable and underserved populations. Despite established guidelines for asthma management, inconsistent implementation of asthma control test (ACTs), spirometry, asthma action plans (AAPs), and flu vaccine advocacy remains a critical barrier to optimal pediatric asthma control. This Doctor of Nursing (DNP) project evaluated the impact of implementing a comprehensive asthma care protocol guided by the Chronic Care Model (CCM) at a pediatric clinic, targeting patients aged 5 to 18 years with a diagnosis of asthma. The protocol included incorporating asthma control test (ACTs), spirometry, asthma action plans (AAPs), and influenza vaccines. Staff education sessions were conducted to introduce the new asthma care protocol and reinforce the principles of the Chronic Care Model (CCM). Post-implementation results demonstrated an increase in the use of ACTs, spirometry, and AAPs. Influenza uptake could not be measured due to the seasonal timing of the project implementation.
Recommended Citation
Phillips, Stephanie, "Quality improvement project for pediatric asthma" (2025). Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). 146.
https://louis.uah.edu/uah-dnp/146