Training on Clinical Practice Guidelines for Primary Care Providers: CPG Management of Asthma in Adults (2nd Edition). As adult asthma remains a major public health concern requiring systematic, evidence-based management in primary care settings, continuous professional medical education is essential for updating clinical knowledge and optimizing patient outcomes. Evaluation of this training program highlights three key outcomes: (1) Enhancement of Clinical Guideline Adherence, updating primary care providers on the latest diagnostic criteria, pharmacotherapy escalation, and maintenance strategies outlined in the 2nd Edition guidelines; (2) Optimization of Primary Care Asthma Protocols, equipping clinicians with practical skills for step-wise management, acute exacerbation triage, and inhaler technique instruction; and (3) Reduction of Healthcare Burden, fostering proactive primary care management to minimize emergency department visits and avoidable hospitalizations. Overall, this training serves as an effective continuing medical education model for translating clinical practice guidelines into routine primary care delivery.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Creators: | Creators Email / ID Num. Md Yasin, Mazapuspavina puspavina@uitm.edu.my |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > R Medicine (General) > Medical education. Medical schools. Research R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > Medical care |
| Divisions: | Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor > Sungai Buloh Campus > Faculty of Medicine |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Med Bull' |
| ISSN: | 2805-4628 |
| Page Range: | pp. 29-33 |
| Keywords: | Clinical practice guidelines, CPG, Primary care providers, Asthma management, Adult asthma, Primary care, Medical training |
| Date: | October 2026 |
| URI: | https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/148555 |
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