Document Type

Dissertation

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Major

Nursing

Date of Defense

7-16-2025

Graduate Advisor

Dr. Joshua Minks, PhD, NP-C

Committee

Dr. Joshua Minks, PhD, NP-C

Dr. Paula Prouhet, PhD, RN, CHSE

Dr. Tammy Rood, DNP, CPNP-PC, CPN, AE-C

Abstract

Abstract

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition impacting approximately 4.6 million children, with high rates of uncontrolled cases in Missouri. This quality improvement project aimed to explore the use of a digital media system to provide asthma education to children and families receiving care in a rural pediatric pulmonology clinic aged 6 months- 21 years of age; and to assess preferred media format, priority topics, and knowledge gained from exposure to digital educational materials. Utilizing a prospective cohort design, families completed a pre-survey to identify educational preferences and tailored digital asthma education through the use of Patient Education Genius (PEG). A post-survey measured knowledge retention and satisfaction.

Over the 20-week period, 37 families expressed interest in digital asthma education, 13 completed the pre-survey, and one completed the post-survey. Although statistical analysis was not feasible due to insufficient data, initial data showed strong interest in digital education. Families prioritized areas of learning such as emergency care, trigger identification, and medication administration. Non-cartoon and cartoon media were rated as equally beneficial for learning purposes.

Multiple limitations were observed over the course of this quality improvement study. However, this project indicates digital tools may enhance asthma education. Future research is encouraged with utilization of a large sample size and robust study design to combat observed limitations and evaluate digital media’s true impact on asthma education and disease management within the pediatric population.

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