Quality Improvement in Patient Distribution at a Major University Student Health Center

2002 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 303-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward J. Hoskins ◽  
Sarah A. Sayger ◽  
James S. Westman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Health Center ◽  
University Student ◽  
Student Health ◽  
Student Health Center

scholarly journals Improving Evidence-Based Asthma Management in an Urban University Student Health Center

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 208-214
Author(s):  
Hedian Swanson ◽  
Patricia T. Alpert ◽  
Sheniz Moonie ◽  
Susan VanBeuge
Keyword(s):  
Health Center ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Asthma Management ◽  
University Student ◽  
Student Health ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Staff Education ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
Student Health Center

Objective: This project assessed for improvement of asthma management through focused staff education and training based on national asthma guideline recommendations. Participants: The health care providers and staff at a university student health center. Methods: performed annual reviews of asthma-related electronic medical records to measure changes in provider practices. The reviews used 23 quality improvement parameters extracted from the 2007 National Asthma Education and Preventive Program Expert Panel Report 3 (NAEPP EPR 3). Results: Demonstrated statistically significant improvement from both the baseline review and the spring 2011 review. Staff education was effective for improving asthma diagnosis and management. Conclusion: Findings from this study confirm current thinking that asthma control is often overestimated and undertreated. This project demonstrated the need for (a) ongoing education on the national guidelines for improved evidence-based asthma management and (b) periodic measurement of changes in asthma care.

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