Evaluation of Computer Based Learning for School Children with Asthma
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN54381321 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN54381321 |
| Protocol serial number | ASTEDUC |
| Sponsor | NHS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK) |
| Funder | NHS Executive Northern and Yorkshire (UK) |
- Submission date
- 23/01/2004
- Registration date
- 23/01/2004
- Last edited
- 23/10/2019
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Respiratory
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
A previous study of school-aged children with asthma carried out in routine practice settings suggested that computer-assisted learning (CAL) may improve childrens knowledge of their condition and its management. The aim of this study was to find out about the benefits of computer-based instruction about asthma for school-aged children, and to see whether unplanned asthma-related care was reduced during the following 3 years. If computer-generated instruction is shown to be beneficial it represents a potentially cost effective method which could be used in schools and healthcare settings.
Who can participate?
Children with asthma confirmed with medical records.
What does the study involve?
Children were randomly allocated to either the CAL group or the control group. Children in the control group received standard care. Children in the CAL group, using the computer program, were given additional instruction to that normally given on various aspects of their asthma. Following prior consent from the GPs of individual patients, a postal questionnaire was sent to patients to ascertain any type of unplanned asthma care, such as attendance at A&E, hospital admission or emergency calls to the GP.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Children in the CAL group may become more competent and confident in managing their own asthma.
Where is the study run from?
Nuffield Institute for Health, University of Leeds (UK).
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
The study ran from January 1993 to September 1995.
Who is funding the study?
NHS Executive Northern and Yorkshire (UK).
Who is the main contact?
Catherine Gleeson
c.r.gleeson@talk21.com
Contact information
Scientific
2 The Dell
Fixby
Huddersfield
HD2 2FD
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)1484 546 616 |
|---|---|
| c.r.gleeson@talk21.com |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | Evaluation of Computer Based Learning for School Children with Asthma |
| Study objectives | The principal aim of this project is to objectively evaluate the benefits of computer-based instruction about asthma for school aged children. If computer generated instruction is shown to be beneficial it represents a potentially cost effective method which could be used in schools and health care settings, which would empower children to become more competent and confident in managing their own asthma. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Respiratory tract diseases: Asthma |
| Intervention | 1. Children given instruction additional to that normally given, using the computer program on various aspects of their asthma 2. Standard care |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Medium and long term retention of knowledge and techniques |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Not provided at time of registration |
| Completion date | 30/09/1995 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Child |
| Sex | Not Specified |
| Key inclusion criteria | Children with asthma - confirmed with medical records |
| Key exclusion criteria | Not provided at time of registration |
| Date of first enrolment | 10/01/1993 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/09/1995 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
HD2 2FD
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Editorial Notes
23/10/2019: No publications found. All search options exhausted.
