Our Project: Innovating for Adolescent Self-Management
Explore the scientific foundations of our project, the innovative approach that guided its development, and the impact we aspire to make on the care and support of adolescents living with asthma.
What Makes Our Project Unique?
This project was born from a shared observation made during our nursing training: many adolescents living with asthma face significant challenges in adhering to treatment and gradually taking ownership of their health.
Rather than focusing solely on the disease itself, we chose to explore the adolescent experience, the factors influencing treatment adherence, and the role nurses can play in supporting the transition toward greater independence and self-management.
Grounded in a rigorous literature review and guided by Meleis’ Transitions Theory, our work bridges the gap between research and clinical practice. We transformed scientific evidence into practical, evidence-based tools designed to support nurses, adolescents, and families in everyday care.
Les bénéfices de nos outils
Nos trois outils ont été conçus pour répondre à certains des défis les plus courants rencontrés dans la prise en charge des adolescents atteints d'asthme : le non-respect du traitement, une compréhension limitée de la maladie, des difficultés à acquérir des compétences d'autogestion, ainsi que la transition souvent mal structurée des services de santé pédiatriques vers les services de santé pour adultes. Ils favorisent une meilleure compréhension de l'asthme et de ses traitements, le développement de compétences en matière d'autogestion, une confiance et une autonomie accrues dans la gestion quotidienne de la maladie, une meilleure préparation à la transition vers les services de santé pour adultes et une plus grande implication dans les soins et la prise de décision. En encourageant la participation active, ces outils permettent aux adolescents de devenir des partenaires dans la prise en charge de leur propre santé plutôt que de rester de simples bénéficiaires passifs d'un traitement.
The impact of our project
If our project succeeds, the most meaningful change will be a shift in how adolescents living with asthma are supported throughout their healthcare journey.
Rather than being viewed solely as recipients of care, adolescents will be recognized as active partners in the management of their health. Through tailored support, therapeutic education, and progressive involvement in decision-making, they will be better equipped to understand their condition, manage their treatment, and prepare for the transition to adult healthcare services.
At the same time, healthcare professionals will have access to practical, evidence-based tools that help them provide more structured, personalized, and adolescent-centered care.
Ultimately, our ambition is to contribute to a culture of care that empowers adolescents, strengthens nurse–patient partnerships, and supports a smoother transition toward lifelong self-management.