Helping children with asthma breathe easier in school
Breathing Easier in Schools: Enhancing Adoption, Fidelity, and Effectiveness of the SAFE School Program through Innovation Implementation Strategies
This project aims to make sure children with asthma in Arizona schools can get their life-saving albuterol medicine quickly when they need it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11193488 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Asthma can make it hard for children to attend school and learn, and breathing emergencies are a leading cause of 9-1-1 calls from schools. While laws allow children to carry their own inhalers, many still struggle to access medicine during school hours. This project focuses on improving a program in Arizona schools that keeps albuterol inhalers on hand for any student experiencing a breathing emergency. We are exploring different ways to help schools successfully adopt and use this "SAFE School Program" so more children can get the help they need.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Children aged 0-11 years old with asthma who attend schools in Arizona, particularly those in rural areas, are the focus of this work.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have asthma or are outside the school-aged population in Arizona would not directly benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could mean fewer asthma-related emergencies, better school attendance, and improved health for children with asthma in participating schools.
How similar studies have performed: The existing Stock Albuterol for Every "SAFE" School Program has already shown effectiveness, and this project builds upon that success by improving its implementation.
Where this research is happening
Tucson, United States
- University of Arizona — Tucson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lowe, Ashley Anne — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Lowe, Ashley Anne
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.