Keywords
asthma, cost-effective, medication, pediatric, underinsured, uninsured
Abstract
Nurse practitioners should constantly compare a medication's potential effect with its associated cost, thus identifying the most cost-effective treatment plan. Such an approach is warranted for both pediatric and adult patients. Prescribing medications for children who are uninsured or underinsured can be especially challenging, particularly for those patients diagnosed with a chronic health condition requiring routine treatment and follow-up. Asthma can be such a chronic illness for which the cost associated with treatment may become a barrier to compliance with the treatment plan. Cost-effective treatment options for asthma in the pediatric patient are presented.
Original Publication Citation
Luthy, K. E., Dougall, E.**, & Beckstrand, R. L. (2012). Cost-effective asthma treatments for uninsured or underinsured pediatric patients. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 8(8), 636-642.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Luthy, Karlen E. (Beth); Dougall, Emilianne; and Beckstrand, Renea L., "Cost-Effective Asthma Treatments for Uninsured or Underinsured Pediatric Patients" (2012). Faculty Publications. 5239.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/5239
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2012-09-05
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/7973
Publisher
The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Language
English
College
Nursing
Copyright Status
© 2012 American College of Nurse Practitioners
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