Engaging stakeholders to design a comparative effectiveness trial in children with uncontrolled asthma.

Aim: To present the methods and outcomes of stakeholder engagement in the development of interventions for children presenting to the emergency department (ED) for uncontrolled asthma.

Methods: We engaged stakeholders (caregivers, physicians, nurses, administrators) from six EDs in a three-phase process to: define design requirements; prototype and refine; and evaluate.

Results: Interviews among 28 stakeholders yielded themes regarding in-home asthma management practices and ED discharge experiences.