The Role of Social Determinants of Health in the Use of Telemedicine for Asthma in Children.

Asthma is the most common chronic health condition among children in the United States. The adverse impacts of social determinants of health often manifest in unmet health-related social needs, potentially contributing to worse asthma outcomes. With the onset and rapid spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the identification of asthma as a potential risk factor for more severe disease, our asthma program quickly pivoted to a remote-access telemedicine asthma population management platform to best meet the needs of our most at-risk patients.

A Group Visit for High-Risk Pediatric Asthma Patients: A Quality Improvement Initiative to Improve Asthma Care.

Introduction: Asthma disproportionately affects poor and minority children. Limited parental knowledge and confidence in asthma management, as well as stress from chronic illness, may contribute to poor outcomes. Novel approaches for providing care are essential for this vulnerable population.