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       Evidence of implementation of 24 hours Asthma Service for young 
       people
       By: admini5 Date: April 16, 2015, 5:37 am
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       What is the evidence of deliverable from implementation of 24
       hours Asthma service for young people?
       As stated under ‘Quality outcomes delivered’, the service allows
       more children with asthma to be managed at home rather than in
       hospital. Following implementation 17% (34) of patients attended
       A&E (5% admitted to children’s ward) compared with 45% (90)
       attending A&E (30% admitted) before the initiative was
       implemented.
       Of the 200 patients that were initially admitted to the asthma
       outreach service, 14% (28) have been discharged as a result of
       fewer asthma exacerbations and increased parental confidence to
       manage their child’s condition. This has allowed more children
       to be included in the service.
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