Eco-Friendly Inhaler Prescribing for Asthma
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to determine if a new version of the Electronic Asthma Management System (eAMS) can reduce the environmental impact of asthma inhalers. The updated system, eAMS-Eco, provides information on the environmental effects of inhalers and assists doctors and patients in making eco-friendly choices. Researchers will test it in two clinics to assess changes in inhaler prescriptions and asthma control. The trial seeks participants diagnosed with asthma who have recently visited one of the study sites, particularly those who have used an inhaler in the past year. As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity to contribute to eco-friendly healthcare solutions.
What prior data suggests that the eAMS-Eco is safe for asthma management?
Research has shown that the eAMS-Eco is a tool designed to help doctors select asthma inhalers that are more environmentally friendly. This system aims to reduce carbon emissions from inhalers used in everyday healthcare.
Regarding safety, studies focus on how effectively the eAMS-Eco aids doctors in decision-making, rather than on direct health effects. As a tool for guiding healthcare professionals and not a treatment itself, it poses no direct health risks to patients. It's important to understand that the eAMS-Eco assists with decision-making and does not involve new medications or physical procedures, which are typically the main safety concerns in clinical trials.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it explores an innovative approach to asthma management that is both patient-centered and environmentally friendly. Unlike traditional asthma treatments that focus solely on symptom control, the Climate-Conscious Clinical Decision Support System integrates ecological considerations into clinical decisions. This trial aims to find out if using the eAMS-Eco system, which helps clinicians choose inhalers with a lower environmental impact, can effectively manage asthma while reducing the carbon footprint associated with traditional inhaler use. By rethinking asthma care to include sustainability, this trial could pave the way for more eco-friendly healthcare practices.
What evidence suggests that the eAMS-Eco is effective for reducing inhaler carbon emissions in asthma management?
Research has shown that the eAMS-Eco system, one of the systems studied in this trial, helps doctors select asthma inhalers that are more environmentally friendly. Studies have found that inhalers with a low carbon footprint can significantly reduce carbon emissions while maintaining patient safety. One study discovered that environmentally conscious inhaler choices can lower the carbon impact of asthma treatments in primary care. The eAMS-Eco system includes a tool that guides doctors in making eco-friendly choices without compromising asthma control. Previous patients using these systems have managed their asthma better and reduced emissions.23678
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for people with asthma who visit one of four participating primary care clinics and have been prescribed an inhaler in the past year. It also involves clinicians working at these sites during the study period.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Period
Retrospective chart review and system audit to assess outcomes during the one-year baseline period using the base version of eAMS
Implementation Period
Prospective data collection on the use of eAMS-Eco, assessing system uptake, user feedback, and changes in inhaler prescriptions
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in asthma control and inhaler carbon emissions post-implementation
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Climate-Conscious Clinical Decision Support System for Asthma Management
Trial Overview
The study tests a new electronic tool (eAMS-Eco) that helps doctors choose asthma inhalers with less environmental impact by providing information on both asthma management and carbon emissions, compared to standard decision support.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Active Control
A retrospective chart review and system audit will assess outcomes during the one-year baseline period where the base version of the Electronic Asthma Management System (eAMS) was in use
The eAMS-Eco will be launched at study sites and available to clinicians to use for eligible patients with data collected prospectively for 12 months
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Toronto
Lead Sponsor
Citations
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To provide family physicians with prescribing and diagnostic strategies that can reduce carbon emissions associated with inhalers.
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This study looks at a new computer tool called eAMS-Eco to help doctors choose inhalers for asthma that are better for the environment.
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This study aims to assess the impact of a climate-conscious prescribing aid on the carbon emissions of asthma inhalers used in primary care, eAMS improved the ...
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This playbook features a variety of patient and provider focused assets that can be used to facilitate more sustainable inhaler prescribing.
eAMS-Eco: Implementation of a Tool for Climate Conscious ...
Researchers have developed a special computer tool called eAMS-Eco. This tool helps doctors make decisions about asthma medications based on your personal needs ...
Environmentally friendly inhaler decision-making with ... - PMC
This study explores the extent to which healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients can factor the environmental impact into inhaler decision- ...
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The goal of this study is to determine whether an 'eco' version of the Electronic Asthma Management System (eAMS) can reduce inhaler carbon emissions in primary ...
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