Patient-Centered Decision Support for Pediatric Asthma Screening: A Web-based Interface for Parents

Abstract

Asthma in children is a global health crisis. Differential diagnosis of asthma is a complex process. Significant disconnects exist between disease prevalence vs. diagnoses. Families ignore or misunderstand asthma signs and symptoms. Families experience barriers to screening and diagnosis: health literacy, costs, travel and time, limited access to expert care, etc. Under-diagnosis results in significant individual and societal burdens. Early diagnosis leads to more effective disease management.