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Port of Call: 511933 JAAXXX10.1177/2150129713511933Journal of Asthma & Allergy EducatorsJournal of Asthma & Allergy Educators research-article2013 Journal of a sthma & a llery g e ducotr a s d ecember 2013 Editorial Three years ago, I wrote about setting sail in the world of asthma the update by Russell and Huber, the authors provide a and allergy education as the Journal of Asthma and Allergy well-organized approach to food allergy management in the Educators (JAAE) took its maiden voyage with its first volume school setting. And finally, in the update by Rance and Goldberg, and issue. Today, after volume 3, issue 6, we will be changing the authors review the management and treatment of chronic course. After this issue, Sage Publications, Inc, will no longer be urticaria, adding to the practice parameter on the diagnosis and publishing the JAAE. That said, I want to assure everyone that the management of chronic urticaria. As asthma/allergy educators, it Association of Asthma Educators (AAE) is committed to the JAAE, is imperative that we remain current with the latest literature so its members, and the profession of asthma and allergy education. that we can provide our patients with evidence-based, state-of- To that end, AAE leadership has established a subcommittee with the-art care. All 3 clinical care updates offer a solid foundation representation from the AAE BOD and the JAAE Editorial Board for asthma/allergy educators, providing them with the to review and evaluate alternate courses for the continuation of a information they need to adequately educate their patients. dedicated journal for this audience. For up to date information In addition to the clinical care updates, we have 2 more research regarding the future of the journal, please go to the AAE website studies that provide us with data that can positively influence how at www.asthmaeducators.org. and what we teach our patients. In a research study by Honey Although the JAAE will be changing course, we have one et al, the researchers evaluated caregivers’ perception of the value more port of call—The December Issue. This issue is packed and practical usage of a newly instituted color-coded wallet written with a variety of article types as well as topics. In the research asthma action plan compared to a more conventional full page, article by Alaki et al, the authors set out to assess the theoretical black-and-white plan. The authors found that the majority of and practical knowledge of health care providers in relation to subjects reported both plans as extremely or somewhat useful and using metered dose inhalers and spacers. The authors found both were primarily used when the child was sick. In another most providers lacked basic knowledge regarding how to research article by Burns et al, the researchers explored the types properly instruct patients in the use of metered dose inhalers of asthma information older adults perceived to be beneficial in and spacers. In the research article by Sanghvi et al, the authors helping them manage their asthma and the type of technology that evaluated the level of medical students’ allergy knowledge and could be used on an asthma education Web site. Results revealed found knowledge about basic allergic diseases was poor in that information about identifying and avoiding triggers, dealing medical students. Both studies highlight the importance of with asthma attacks, and the latest information on asthma asthma and allergy educators. To ensure that patients’ management would be most beneficial. educational needs are met, we need to continue to advocate for And last but not least, our Departments. In this issue’s the asthma/allergy educator role in the clinical setting. Roundtable, Becker and Bossard share with us their expertise With the cold and flu season upon us, we have 2 timely regarding lung function. And finally in the Product Showcase, articles, one is a review article and the other is a quality Tolomeo features the Written Asthma Action Plan—an essential improvement study. In the article by Nguyen et al, the authors component of every asthma/allergy educator’s armamentarium. review the use of acetaminophen in children and its potential In closing, I hope you all have enjoyed the voyage thus far. association with asthma, and in the article by McCreary, the Before we disembark this wonderful cruise, I want to take the author implements an educational intervention aimed at opportunity to thank all readers, authors, reviewers, and improving influenza vaccination rates in children with asthma. advertisers for their many contributions. Additionally, I would While the intervention did not reveal an increase in vaccination like to thank Sage Publications, Inc, and the AAE for their rates in children with asthma, the author did report an increase dedication to asthma education. It has certainly been an honor in vaccination rates in the entire clinic population. and a pleasure to be a part of this exciting journey. In this issue, we also have 3 excellent Clinical Care Updates Wishing you happy and healthy holidays! focusing on common topics encountered by asthma/allergy educators. In the clinical care update by O’Laughlen et al, the Best Regards, authors provide a nice summary of basic spirometry in primary care, including spirometry measures, values, acceptability and Concettina Tolomeo, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AE-C reproducibility criteria, patient preparation, and interpretation. 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511933 JAAXXX10.1177/2150129713511933Journal of Asthma & Allergy EducatorsJournal of Asthma & Allergy Educators research-article2013 Journal of a sthma & a llery g e ducotr a s d ecember 2013 Editorial Three years ago, I wrote about setting sail in the world of asthma the update by Russell and Huber, the authors provide a and allergy education as the Journal of Asthma and Allergy well-organized approach to food allergy management in the Educators (JAAE) took its maiden voyage with its first volume school setting. And finally, in the update by Rance and Goldberg, and issue. Today, after volume 3, issue 6, we will be changing the authors review the management and treatment of chronic course. After this issue, Sage Publications, Inc, will no longer be urticaria, adding to the practice parameter on the diagnosis and publishing the JAAE. That said, I want to assure everyone that the management of chronic urticaria. As asthma/allergy educators, it Association of Asthma Educators (AAE) is committed to the JAAE, is imperative that we remain current with the latest literature so its members, and the profession of asthma and allergy education. that we can provide our patients with evidence-based, state-of- To that end, AAE leadership has established a subcommittee with the-art care. All 3 clinical care updates offer a solid foundation representation from the AAE BOD and the JAAE Editorial Board for asthma/allergy educators, providing them with the to review and evaluate alternate courses for the continuation of a information they need to adequately educate their patients. dedicated journal for this audience. For up to date information In addition to the clinical care updates, we have 2 more research regarding the future of the journal, please go to the AAE website studies that provide us with data that can positively influence how at www.asthmaeducators.org. and what we teach our patients. In a research study by Honey Although the JAAE will be changing course, we have one et al, the researchers evaluated caregivers’ perception of the value more port of call—The December Issue. This issue is packed and practical usage of a newly instituted color-coded wallet written with a variety of article types as well as topics. In the research asthma action plan compared to a more conventional full page, article by Alaki et al, the authors set out to assess the theoretical black-and-white plan. The authors found that the majority of and practical knowledge of health care providers in relation to subjects reported both plans as extremely or somewhat useful and using metered dose inhalers and spacers. The authors found both were primarily used when the child was sick. In another most providers lacked basic knowledge regarding how to research article by Burns et al, the researchers explored the types properly instruct patients in the use of metered dose inhalers of asthma information older adults perceived to be beneficial in and spacers. In the research article by Sanghvi et al, the authors helping them manage their asthma and the type of technology that evaluated the level of medical students’ allergy knowledge and could be used on an asthma education Web site. Results revealed found knowledge about basic allergic diseases was poor in that information about identifying and avoiding triggers, dealing medical students. Both studies highlight the importance of with asthma attacks, and the latest information on asthma asthma and allergy educators. To ensure that patients’ management would be most beneficial. educational needs are met, we need to continue to advocate for And last but not least, our Departments. In this issue’s the asthma/allergy educator role in the clinical setting. Roundtable, Becker and Bossard share with us their expertise With the cold and flu season upon us, we have 2 timely regarding lung function. And finally in the Product Showcase, articles, one is a review article and the other is a quality Tolomeo features the Written Asthma Action Plan—an essential improvement study. In the article by Nguyen et al, the authors component of every asthma/allergy educator’s armamentarium. review the use of acetaminophen in children and its potential In closing, I hope you all have enjoyed the voyage thus far. association with asthma, and in the article by McCreary, the Before we disembark this wonderful cruise, I want to take the author implements an educational intervention aimed at opportunity to thank all readers, authors, reviewers, and improving influenza vaccination rates in children with asthma. advertisers for their many contributions. Additionally, I would While the intervention did not reveal an increase in vaccination like to thank Sage Publications, Inc, and the AAE for their rates in children with asthma, the author did report an increase dedication to asthma education. It has certainly been an honor in vaccination rates in the entire clinic population. and a pleasure to be a part of this exciting journey. In this issue, we also have 3 excellent Clinical Care Updates Wishing you happy and healthy holidays! focusing on common topics encountered by asthma/allergy educators. In the clinical care update by O’Laughlen et al, the Best Regards, authors provide a nice summary of basic spirometry in primary care, including spirometry measures, values, acceptability and Concettina Tolomeo, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AE-C reproducibility criteria, patient preparation, and interpretation. In Editor DOI: 10.1177/2150129713511933 © 2013 SAGE

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