The IMP²ART team has developed the components of the IMP²ART implementation strategy to help general practices across the UK to embed supported self-management into routine asthma care. The team includes GPs, asthma nurses, health psychologists, educationalists and researchers. Image We have identified information that people with asthma might find useful. They come from many sources, but some key resources are from Asthma UK. Since the coronavirus pandemic we have added information about asthma and COVID-19. Document IMP2ART - exploring views on patient resources poster (2.19 MB / PDF) Image Working with Education for Health we have developed two educational modules. One module will be delivered by a facilitator in a whole team meeting; the other is on-line learning for the person in the practice who provides the asthma reviews - often the practice nurse. Education for Health website Document IMP2ART - ERS 2020 education poster (652.53 KB / PDF) Image We have also developed ways to help practices prioritise self-management in their asthma care. For example, we have developed a patient-centred template for the asthma nurse to use in reviews. Document IPCRG 2020 Templates Abstract (57.03 KB / DOCX) We have worked with Optimum Patient Care to develop a system of audit and feedback which will help practices monitor their progress. Document AUKCAR 2020 Audit and Feedback Abstract (56.6 KB / DOCX) Image Since the coronavirus pandemic we have developed additional resources to help practices deliver effective and safe asthma reviews by telephone, or video consultations. We-have added links to information about asthma and COVID-19 for patients, as well how to make the most of remote consultations. Completing asthma action plans by screen-sharing in video-consultations: practical insights from a feasibility assessment - in Primary Care Respiratory Medicine This article was published on 2024-09-24
