Our Scientific Foundations

Explore the scientific and bibliographic references that informed and supported the development of our nursing strategies and practical tools. Learn more about our evidence-based approach to optimizing care for adolescents living with asthma.

Explore Our Key Research Areas

Our work is built around several core themes that are essential to supporting adolescents living with asthma. We focus on treatment adherence and asthma control, the development of self-management skills, the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare services, and the role of nurses in therapeutic patient education.

We also explore partnerships between adolescents, families, and healthcare professionals, as well as the use of innovative digital health tools. Our conceptual framework is grounded in Meleis’ Transitions Theory, which guides our understanding of adolescents’ progression toward greater independence in managing their condition.

These references, drawn from recent scientific literature, highlight the central role of nurses and the importance of a holistic and person-centered approach to care.

Key Resources for Clinical Practice

For congress participants and healthcare professionals, this page provides quick access to practical and relevant resources. Here, you will find a concise overview of our project and the main findings of our literature review.

We also present the three evidence-based tools developed from our findings: the nursing pocket guide, the transition protocol, and the interactive checklist for adolescents. Practical recommendations for nursing practice and examples of how these tools can be implemented in clinical settings are also available.

Our goal is to provide practical resources that can be consulted, shared, and adapted to different healthcare contexts.

Foundational References for Our Work

Several references played a particularly important role in shaping our reflection and guiding the development of our tools.

Among them, Meleis’ Transitions Theory served as a key conceptual framework, helping us understand the progressive process through which adolescents develop the skills and confidence needed to manage their health independently.

The Global Asthma Report highlights the significance of asthma as a major public health issue and emphasizes the challenges associated with treatment adherence among young people.

In addition, several studies focusing on treatment adherence, self-management, healthcare transition, and the nursing role directly informed the development of our nursing pocket guide, transition protocol, and adolescent checklist.

The complete list of references is available below.

References by Topic

Asthma Control and Treatment Adherence

  • Global Asthma Network. The Global Asthma Report 2022. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2022;26(1):1-104. doi:10.5588/ijtld.22.1010.
  • Bender BG. Nonadherence to asthma treatment: Getting unstuck. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2016;4(5):849-51. doi:10.1016/j.jaip.2016.07.007.
  • Güneş Şan E, Altay N. “While everyone else was doing sports, I used to sit on the sidelines.” How do adolescents manage their asthma? A qualitative study. Compr Child Adolesc Nurs. 2024;47(4):284-99. doi:10.1080/24694193.2024.2422816.
  • Holley S, Morris R, Knibb R, Latter S, Liossi C, Mitchell F, et al. Barriers and facilitators to asthma self-management in adolescents: A systematic review of qualitative and quantitative studies. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2017;52(4):430-42. doi:10.1002/ppul.23556.
  • Mammen JR, Rhee H, Norton SA, Butz AM. Perceptions and experiences underlying self-management and reporting of symptoms in teens with asthma. J Asthma. 2017;54(2):143-52. doi:10.1080/02770903.2016.1201835.
  • Rhee H, Batek L, Wallace-Farquharson T, Tumiel-Berhalter L. Are mid to late adolescents with asthma ready for transition of care? A qualitative study. Children (Basel). 2022;9(10):1573. doi:10.3390/children9101573.

Self-Management and Transition to Adult Care

  • Meleis AI. Transitions theory: Middle range and situation specific theories in nursing research and practice. New York: Springer Publishing Company; 2010.
  • Holley S, Morris R, Knibb R, Latter S, Liossi C, Mitchell F, et al. Barriers and facilitators to asthma self-management in adolescents: A systematic review of qualitative and quantitative studies. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2017;52(4):430-42. doi:10.1002/ppul.23556.
  • Rhee H, Batek L, Wallace-Farquharson T, Tumiel-Berhalter L. Are mid to late adolescents with asthma ready for transition of care? A qualitative study. Children (Basel). 2022;9(10):1573. doi:10.3390/children9101573.

Nursing Role and Therapeutic Education

  • Sleath B, Carpenter DM, Davis SA, Sayner R, Lee C, Loughlin CE, et al. Provider-adolescent discussion and provider education about asthma triggers during pediatric visits: Results of a randomized trial. J Asthma. 2021;58(12):1565-73. doi:10.1080/02770903.2020.1817936.
  • Taheri F, Nasiri A, Namdari S, Salmani F. Effect of motivational interviewing on treatment adherence and self-efficacy of adolescents with asthma: A randomized controlled trial. Nurs Open. 2023;10(7):4373-83. doi:10.1002/nop2.1679.
  • Teufel RJ II, Patel SK, Shuler AB, Andrews AL, Nichols M, Ebeling MD, et al. Smartphones for real-time assessment of adherence behavior and symptom exacerbation for high-risk youth with asthma: Pilot study. JMIR Pediatr Parent. 2018;1(2):e8. doi:10.2196/pediatrics.9796.

Family Involvement and Partnerships

  • Agusala V, Vij P, Agusala V, Dasari V, Kola B. Can interactive parental education impact health care utilization in pediatric asthma: A study in rural Texas. J Int Med Res. 2018;46(8):3172-82. doi:10.1177/0300060518773621.

Digital Health and Innovative Tools

  • Beerthuizen T, Rikkers-Mutsaerts ERVM, Snoeck-Stroband JB, Sont JK. The role of education, monitoring, and symptom perception in internet-based self-management among adolescents with asthma: Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. JMIR Pediatr Parent. 2021;4(4):e17959. doi:10.2196/17959.
  • Teufel RJ II, Patel SK, Shuler AB, Andrews AL, Nichols M, Ebeling MD, et al. Smartphones for real-time assessment of adherence behavior and symptom exacerbation for high-risk youth with asthma: Pilot study. JMIR Pediatr Parent. 2018;1(2):e8. doi:10.2196/pediatrics.9796.