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Enhancing Asthma Management Among Haitian Caregivers: A Quality Improvement Initiative

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: AIM: Asthma disparities persist among Haitian children living in the United States. Language and cultural barriers contribute to increased hospitalisations and emergency department visits. The goal of this project is to offer culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate education to Haitian parents and caregivers of children with asthma featuring a personalised asthma action plan (AAP). DESIGN: A Quality Improvement Initiative. METHODS: Guided by the Knowledge to Action framework, this quality improvement project involved translating national asthma guidelines into a Haitian Creole AAP and linking the AAP and an educational video to a QR code for insertion into the electronic health record. Utilisation of educational materials, including the AAP and instructional video, was monitored via YouTube views and provider satisfaction with the educational materials was assessed through a survey. RESULTS: Tracking of YouTube views indicated that 18 family caregivers engaged with the AAP and educational video. The surveys revealed that providers (N = 11; 70%) expressed satisfaction with the newly implemented AAP and video in Haitian Creole. CONCLUSION: This project addresses challenges through a sustainable approach, offering culturally sensitive education through a video and a personalised AAP in Haitian Creole. This project, leveraging evidence-based recommendations and culturally sensitive interventions, may bridge linguistic and cultural gaps for Haitian caregivers. Anticipated outcomes include improved asthma management understanding and increased accessibility of educational materials for Haitian caregivers. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: There is no patient or public involvement. IMPACT STATEMENT: Nurses are uniquely qualified to implement evidence-based education programmes that are culturally tailored to reduce health disparities for Haitian children with asthma. Through creating and adopting targeted programmes such as the AAP in Haitian Creole, nurses can eliminate language barriers experienced during healthcare encounters for Haitian families.

Source: Nursing Open

DOI: 10.1002/nop2.70179

Authors: Kersaint Edme, Cynthia Foronda, Diana Baptiste, Kwener Sirenord, Monica Cardenas

Institutions: University of Miami, Johns Hopkins University

Language: English

Topic: Cultural Competency in Health Care

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,390