VAM 20 2309: Using Digital Technologies to Promote Adherence and Asthma Control
Session 1804 includes the following talks:
- The Use of a Web App and Digital Adherence Monitors with Motivational Interviewing Promotes Adherence and Asthma Control in Adult Asthma Patients
- Use of Speech Recognition as Reminders Improves Asthma Adherence and Reduces Asthma Exacerbations
- Using Digital Inhalers, Asthma Apps and Provider Dashboard Systems to Improve Adherence and Asthma Control
The American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) has approved this activity for 1.25 MOC Part ll Self-Assessment credits. These credits will be awarded once you have completed all components of the course.
Target Audience
- Physicians
- Allergist/Immunologists
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Allied Health Professionals
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Understand how a web app and digital adherence monitors used with motivational interviewing can improve asthma adherence and control
- Understand how speech recognition communication technology can improve asthma adherence and reduce exacerbations
- Describe the potential capabilities of digital inhalers, asthma apps and provider dashboard systems to improve adherence to asthma controller medication and improve asthma outcomes
Planning Committee
See attachment at bottom of page for Annual Meeting Planning Committee disclosure information.
Faculty
Thanai Pongdee, MD FAAAAI
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Relevant relationships: Nima, Inc. (advisory board)
Bruce Bender, PhD FAAAAI
National Jewish Health, Denver, CO
Relevant relationships: Propeller Health (consultant)
Flory Nkoy, MD MS MPH
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Relevant relationships: None
COI Reviewers
Robert Corriel, MD FAAAAI
Manhasset Allergy and Asthma Associates, Manhasset, NY
Relevant relationships: None
Maria Crain, RN MA CPNP
Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX
Relevant relationships: Aimmune: food allergy oral immunotherapy
AAAAI Disclosure Policy
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The information disclosed by the speakers and planning committee was reviewed in accordance with the AAAAI Disclosure Policy. All potential conflicts of interest were resolved by the planners, faculty, and reviewers prior to their participation in the development of this activity.
Accreditation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CE Designation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI) is a Provider, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #10704, for up to 1.25 Contact Hours.
Credit Claiming Period
Credit claiming for this activity will expire at 11:59 pm on May 31, 2022. Requests to claim credit on or after June 1, 2022 will be subject to an administrative fee.
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Questions
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Available Credit
- 1.25 AttendanceAttendance credit.
- 1.25 CECE credit.
- 1.25 CMECME credit.