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Detroit's Asthma Education Project

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Description

Detroit public schools implemented a 3-year Asthma Education Program in 33 elementary schools targeting 2nd-5th graders diagnosed as having asthma. A unique component of Detroit's program was the use of student educators to teach the lessons under the supervision of the district school nurses. These student educators were 11th and 12th graders enrolled in an allied health curriculum.

Goal / Mission

The objectives of the program were to educate students, parents, and school staff about asthma management and to control exposure to factors that trigger asthma attacks.

Results / Accomplishments

Between January and May 2002, a total of 290 students received asthma management education. As a result of this program, students, staff, and parents in Michigan are able to recognize asthma triggers and to take the necessary steps to reduce or eliminate these triggers at school and at home. In addition, students with asthma better understand that they must take responsibility for managing their asthma by adhering to the written asthma plans developed by their primary care providers.

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
City of Detroit Public Schools
Primary Contact
Asthma Education Project
City of Detroit Public Schools
5057 Woodward
Detroit, Michigan 48202
(313) 494-2568
http://www.detroit.k12.mi.us/schools/by-curriculum...
Topics
Health / Children's Health
Health / Respiratory Diseases
Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants
Organization(s)
City of Detroit Public Schools
Date of publication
2003
Date of implementation
2002
Location
Detroit, MI
For more details
http://cmcd.sph.umich.edu/Detroit-Middle-School-As...
Target Audience
Children, Teens, Families

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  1. The program description includes: the sponsoring organization, program goals, program funding source, program implementation steps and outcomes.
  2. The program evaluation is limited to descriptive measure(s) of success/accomplishment (i.e., program participation rates, number of services/education sessions/radio messages provided). Note: oftentimes, the program has been newly implemented and a program evaluation has not yet been conducted. Programs that have not yet been evaluated, but which show promise in improving health or quality of life, are classified as Good Ideas until an evaluation is conducted.