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The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-component asthma care model in reducing hospital presentations in children living in rural areas.

July 26, 2026ERJ Open ResearchOpen Access

Improving paediatric asthma outcomes in rural settings: clinical effectiveness of a multi–component asthma care model

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RMRyan MackleUNSW Sydney MGMelinda GraySydney Children’s Hospitals Network MCMei ChanUNSW Sydney

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Randomized trial finds reduced healthcare utilization in children with asthma in rural settings, indicating effective intervention methods.

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The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-component asthma care model in reducing hospital presentations in children living in rural areas.
Pre-post evaluation of children aged 5–12 years with asthma exacerbations across 13 hospitals in rural NSW.
Children received a standardized discharge pack, GP and school linkage, text reminders, and nurse-led virtual home visits.
Analyses utilized generalised estimating equations and mixed-effects models to calculate adjusted rate ratios and mean differences.
ED presentations decreased by 93% at 1 month (aRR 0.07, 95% CI 0.04–0.12) and 69% at 12 months (aRR 0.31, 95% CI 0.25–0.40).
Hospital admissions decreased by 97% at 1 month and 81% at 12 months.
Uncontrolled asthma decreased from 73% to 30% at 12 months with significant improvements in asthma control and quality of life at both time points.

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Mackle et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a2e2d3aea3239cd763c9 https://doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00389-2026

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Randomized trial finds reduced healthcare utilization in children with asthma in rural settings, indicating effective intervention methods.

Improving paediatric asthma outcomes in rural settings: clinical effectiveness of a multi–component asthma care model

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