Table 5 Access and capacity (22–27)
No. | Statement | Agreement (%) |
|---|---|---|
22 | Access to primary care is fundamental to improving outcomes in severe asthma in Canada | 97 |
23 | Access to specialist care is fundamental to improving outcomes in severe asthma in Canada | 99 |
24 | There must be equality of access to appropriate severe asthma care irrespective of geographic location | 99 |
25 | Access to diagnostic tools (including spirometry, lung function test etc.) within 4 weeks is fundamental to improving outcomes in severe asthma in Canada | 97 |
26 | Access to educators (e.g., nurse, CRE) within 2 weeks prior to referral is fundamental to improving outcomes in severe asthma in Canada | 90 |
27 | Access to virtual (digital and/or tele-health) models of care should be promoted in Canada to improve the care of patients with severe asthma | 89 |