Impact of the National Asthma Program on asthma status in Finland
Abdelsamad, Heba; Ahmed, Sahar (2023)
2023
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Tiivistelmä
Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease that has significant healthcare and economic consequences. The Finnish Asthma Programme has been widely appreciated for its comprehensive asthma management approach, which is aimed at addressing the burden of asthma in Finland. The Finnish Asthma Programme, launched in 1994 to reduce the prevalence of asthma and improve the quality of life for asthma patients through various interventions including education, early diagnosis, and optimized treatment options, was followed by an allergy program between 2008 and 2018. Both programs demonstrated significant cost saving benefits for the healthcare system, by reducing emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and the overall burden of uncontrolled asthma.
The purpose of this literature review was to evaluate the trends in the prevalence of asthma and its management in the general population of Finland from 1992 to 2022. The aims were (1) to explore the social and economic burden of asthma’s impact on society, and (2) to assess the national asthma program and its efficacy on asthma management and cost reduction. A total of eleven (n=11) peer-reviewed articles, between 2000 to 2023 and sourced from reputable databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect, were selected for analysis, employing content analysis methods as the research methodology.
To conclude, the Finnish Asthma program has shown promising results in improving cost management within the healthcare system. The comprehensive approach to asthma management, including education and early intervention, has proven to be beneficial in improving asthma patients' quality of life and optimizing the use of healthcare resources.
The purpose of this literature review was to evaluate the trends in the prevalence of asthma and its management in the general population of Finland from 1992 to 2022. The aims were (1) to explore the social and economic burden of asthma’s impact on society, and (2) to assess the national asthma program and its efficacy on asthma management and cost reduction. A total of eleven (n=11) peer-reviewed articles, between 2000 to 2023 and sourced from reputable databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect, were selected for analysis, employing content analysis methods as the research methodology.
To conclude, the Finnish Asthma program has shown promising results in improving cost management within the healthcare system. The comprehensive approach to asthma management, including education and early intervention, has proven to be beneficial in improving asthma patients' quality of life and optimizing the use of healthcare resources.