Asthma and stepwise management

ASTHMA AND STEPWISE MANAGEMENT

To Prepare:

• Reflect      on drugs used to treat asthmatic patients, including long-term control and      quick relief treatment options for patients. Think about the impact these      drugs might have on patients, including adults and children.
• Consider      how you might apply the stepwise approach to address the health needs of a      patient in your practice.
• Reflect      on how stepwise management assists health care providers and patients in      gaining and maintaining control of the disease.

Create a 5- to 6-slide PowerPoint presentation that can be used in a staff development meeting on presenting different approaches for implementing the stepwise approach for asthma treatment. Be sure to address the following:

• Describe long-term control and quick relief treatment options for the  asthma patient from your practice as well as the impact these drugs might  have on your patient.
• Explain the stepwise approach to asthma treatment and management for your patient.
• Explain  how stepwise management assists health care providers and patients in gaining and maintaining control of the disease. Be specific.
• Includes    introduction and a conclusion.

RUBRIC FOR GRADING

Describe the long-term control and quick relief treatment options for the asthma patient from your practice, as well as the impact these drugs might have on your patient. = The presentation clearly and accurately describes in detail the long-term control and quick relief treatment options for the asthma patient from their practice. … The presentation clearly and accurately describes in detail the impact these drugs might have on their patient.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain the stepwise approach to asthma treatment and management for your patient. = The presentation clearly and accurately explains in detail the stepwise approach to asthma treatment and management for their patient.

Explain how stepwise management assists health care providers and patients in gaining and maintaining control of the disease. Be specific. = The presentation clearly and accurately explains in detail how stepwise management assists health care providers and patients in gaining and maintaining control of the disease. … The presentation provides accurate and detailed examples to support the explanation provided.

Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. = Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation. = Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.