Novel ER-Initiated Telehealth Trial Targets Post-Exacerbation Asthma Specialist Referrals — Bridging Critical Care Gaps
247 Health News Editorial
·10 June 2026
·3 min read
·clinical-trialsNew pilot study tests whether emergency department-initiated telehealth appointments can improve asthma specialist follow-up rates after acute exacerbations. The intervention addresses critical care gaps where fewer than 30% of ED asthma patients receive appropriate specialist care.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
References
- 1.Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2023). Asthma in Australia 2023. AIHW. https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/chronic-respiratory-conditions/asthma
- 2.Cardet
- 3.J. C. (2024). Boosting Referrals to Asthma Specialists for Patients Seen at the Emergency Room for an Asthma Exacerbation [Clinical trial registration NCT07396987
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