Table 1 Recommendations of the PAMP inadequately adhered to by the healthcare providers
Recommendation | Cut-off point | All Study Groups n = 657(%) | Group ≤3 years n = 328 (%) | Group > 3 years n = 329 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Documentation of Asthma severity grading | 100% | 3 (0.4) | 1 (0.3) | 2 (0.6) |
Salbutamol metered-dose inhaler use | 100% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Ipratropium prescription | ≤ 10% | 316 (48.1) | 149 (45.4) | 167 (50.7) |
Corticosteroid prescription | 100% | 188 (28.6) | 83 (25.3) | 105 (32.0) |
Documented parents’ education | 100% | 2 (0.3) | 1 (0.3) | 1 (0.3) |