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Table 1 Summary of MAP Features

From: Effect of a web-based chronic disease management system on asthma control and health-related quality of life: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Care Management Gap

MAP Feature

Asthma related knowledge

Tailored education by linking educational material to parts of the personal health record

Learning Center

Knowledge of personal asthma medical information

Asthma Personal Health Record

Self- monitoring of asthma symptoms and health

MAP tracking system:

Symptoms

Medication adherence

Action Plan Use and Understanding

Physical Activity

Guidance for adopting optimal self-management behaviors:

Adherence to preventative medication, Starting and maintaining action plan use as prescribed

Initiating and maintaining physical activity

Developing a partnership with the healthcare team

Create short-term behavior-change goals that are realistic, achievable and sustainable

Decision Support

Visual feedback of monitoring information and health behavior improvement through My Asthma Target

Ongoing communication and support from the care team

Communication and feedback from a nurse case manager