Chronic disease
National service improvement framework for asthma
This publication identifies aspects of care where Australia might most usefully invest to reduce the impact of asthma.
. Asthma
. Cancer
. Cardiovascular disease
. Diabetes
. Musculoskeletal conditions – arthritis & osteoporosis
. Historical documents
.. Strategy
.. Framework - asthma
.. Framework - cancer
.. Framework - diabetes
.. Framework - heart, stroke & vascular disease
.. Framework - osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis & osteoporosis
.. Blueprint
Summary:
National service improvement framework for asthma: summary (PDF 74 KB)Framework:
National service improvement framework for asthma (PDF 456 KB)The same publication in smaller sections:
Cover pages (PDF 56 KB) - includes cover page, copyright and contents
Preamble: national service improvement frameworks (PDF 32 KB)
1. National service improvement framework for asthma (PDF 53 KB)
2. Critical intervention points for the care and support of people with asthma (PDF 43 KB)
3. Reduce the risk of developing asthma (PDF 70 KB)
4. Accurate diagnosis of asthma (find the condition early) (PDF 50 KB)
5. Having the best care and support during long term care (PDF 147 KB)
6. Having the best care and support during and after acute episodes (PDF 53 KB)
7. Having the best care and support during and after an asthma emergency (PDF 87 KB)
Glossary of asthma terms; Acknowledgements (PDF 34 KB)
Appendices (PDF 40 KB)
References (PDF 108 KB)
If you are unable to download the PDF documents, you can order hard copies from National Mailing and Marketing on (02) 6269 1080 or health@nationalmailing.com.au (publication code CDM11 for the summary and CDM12 for the full report).
Page last reviewed: 25 August 2010
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