Table 6 Summary of main findings with confidence intervals where relevant
Kyrgyzstan | Vietnam | |
|---|---|---|
Effect of training on: | ||
Asthma knowledge | Increased (1.1 da, CI: 0.7 to 1.4) | Increased (1.3 da, CI: 0.5 to 2.5) |
Relevant history taking | Increased markedly (79.1%, CI 73.9 to 84.3%) | Increased somewhat (25.0%, CI 15.1 to 34.9%) |
Relevant clinical examination | Increase in 5/5 actions (Table 5) | Decrease in 4/5 actions (Table 5) |
SABA, trial or prescription | Increased (19.5%, CI 6.6 to 32.4%) | No change (−8.9%, CI − 18.2 to 0.4%) |
Asthma diagnosis | No change | No change |
Antibiotics use | Decreased markedly (−42.2%, CI − 55.1% to −29.3%) | No change (8.9%, CI − 0.05 to 18.3%) |
Use of antivirals and cough medicine | No change (16.8%, CI −0.5 to 34.1%) | No change (2.8%, CI − 6.5 to 12.1%) |
Contextual factors: | ||
Time for consultation | 15 min | 2 min |
WHO region | European region | Western Pacific region |
Type of health care worker | Several cadres (medical doctors, clinical officers, nurses) | Only medical doctors |
Baseline performance | Lower | Higher |
Rural vs. urban setting | Tendency toward higher increases in clinical performance in the rural setting | Not available |