- Are you an adult with Asthma?
- Want to learn more about asthma?
- Want to learn ways you can improve your health?
If yes, then we need YOU!
Study Description
The JCHS adult asthma self-management research study is an evidence-based study that seeks to educate adults with asthma on how to better control their disease. If you choose to become involved in the study you will attend one two-hour class for eight weeks (either from August to September or October to November).
In each session, the group discusses an asthma topic of interest (medications, triggers, etc.) and then subjects are encouraged to make simple behavioral changes to improve their health (wash hands, drink water, take medications). Each participant will receive a free peak flow meter, reading materials and other necessary supplies and materials.
Study Schedule
- Week 1: Assessment
- Week 2: Asthma Action Plans
- Week 3: Medications
- Week 4: Devices
- Week 5: Relaxation
- Week 6: Exercise
- Week 7: Hydration
- Week 8: Post-test
Study Coordinator/Staff
The research study was designed by Stuart Tousman, Ph.D. Dr. Tousman is a lifelong asthmatic and as Associate Professor of Health Psychology at Jefferson College of Health Sciences. Dr. Tousman has been running this study in Illinois for the last seven years and presented his research findings for this study at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the AmericanThoracic Society. He is the former chair of the Illinois Asthma Coalition and presently he is an active member of the Greater Roanoke Valley Asthma and Air Quality Coalition and Virginia Asthma Partnership. The majority of the instructors will be faculty from Jefferson College of Health Sciences and will include nurses, respiratory therapists and occupational therapists. A variety of guests including physicians, nurse practitioners and other local asthma experts will also be providing instruction for the research study.
What past participants have said:
“I really enjoyed learning about asthma and how I can control my disease.”
“This study is wonderful! Every week was a new learning experience.”
“I’ll be more proactive with my care and will have the right questions to ask my doctor.”
For more information or to register to participate in this research study:
Contact Stuart Tousman at:
