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Family Caregivers of People who have Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities and Asthma: Caregiver Knowledge of Asthma Self-Management Concepts - A Pilot Study

Center:

MI-Developmental Disabilities Institute, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2019

Contact Information:

Steven Erickson
[email protected]
734-763-4989

Product Description:

Background: People who have an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) and asthma are at greater risk for poor health outcomes. They often require assistance from caregivers when managing their medicines. The objective of this pilot study was to assess the level of understanding of asthma-self management concepts of family caregivers who provide assistance to people who IDD and asthma. Results will inform future needs assessment and intervention studies.

Keyword(s):

asthma, intellectual and developmental disabilities, caregiver

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals submitted

Target Audience:

Professionals

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