Table 8 Patient empowerment (39–43)
No. | Statement | Agreement (%) |
|---|---|---|
39 | Patients living with the symptoms of uncontrolled asthma should expect and demand more from their asthma care in Canada | 93 |
40 | A change in belief of asthma control would be beneficial and eliminate the normalization of over-use of SABA and/or OCS medicines | 99 |
41 | Severe asthma patients should be empowered to co-manage their condition in partnership with their healthcare provider | 100 |
42 | Patients living with uncontrolled asthma should receive a timely, formal diagnosis and quality care by an expert team | 99 |
43 | A common and clear understanding of asthma control would be beneficial for both patients and HCPs to help eliminate the normalization of asthma symptoms and over-use of SABA and/or OCS medicines | 100 |