This component allows clinicians to assess how well the patient understands their asthma diagnosis, medications, and how to manage symptoms. It helps guide personalised education and supports shared decision-making.
During asthma reviews or education sessions
As part of the History & Control or Self-Management Plan sections
In patients who have recently been diagnosed or frequently use relievers
Field | Purpose |
| Patient Understanding | Record their explanation of asthma and how their inhalers help |
| Confidence Level | Dropdown or free-text to summarise how confident they feel in self-managing |
| Education Provided | Notes on models, leaflets, or verbal guidance used (e.g. "Side Rule") |
💡 You can use structured models (e.g. airway inflammation diagrams, traffic light plans) to help explain asthma pathophysiology and reliever/preventer roles.
“What do you understand about asthma and how your inhalers work?”
“Do you know how to spot when your asthma is getting worse?”
“Would it help to go over this again together?”
Providing education tailored to the patient’s current understanding can improve adherence, safety, and self-efficacy — ultimately reducing the risk of uncontrolled asthma.