2005
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2005.09.027
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Improved asthma outcomes from allergy specialist care: A population-based cross-sectional analysis

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“…Lack of training in allergy/immunology during residency 44 and concerns regarding the loss of autonomy of patient care 45 have been identified as barriers to generalists' use of allergy specialist referral. On the basis of the superior outcomes seen among patients with respiratory allergy treated by allergy specialists versus generalists, [46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53] interventions that encourage collaboration between generalists and specialists could foster wider use of AIT.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Lack of training in allergy/immunology during residency 44 and concerns regarding the loss of autonomy of patient care 45 have been identified as barriers to generalists' use of allergy specialist referral. On the basis of the superior outcomes seen among patients with respiratory allergy treated by allergy specialists versus generalists, [46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53] interventions that encourage collaboration between generalists and specialists could foster wider use of AIT.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…8,23,24 Several observational studies have also reported reduced ED visits, hospitalizations, or both in patients managed by asthma specialists compared with patients managed by generalists. [45][46][47][48][49][50][51] Such studies have also reported fewer symptoms, less b-agonist use, improved quality of life, and higher patient satisfaction in patients followed by asthma specialists. 48,[52][53][54] …”
Section: Asthma Specialist Follow-upmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…7,8 Several studies emphasise how important it is to apply international guidelines at the local level and to ensure close cooperation between primary and secondary care providers in the management of chronic diseases such as asthma. [9][10][11][12] In combination with a group of 19 interested primary care physicians we designed, constructed, applied and implemented a diagnostic and therapeutic protocol (a "clinical pathway") based on the GINA guidelines with the aim of ensuring appropriate diagnosis, classification and treatment of children with asthma.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%