Self-regulation for Older Adults With Asthma Through Remote Education

This research is studying whether changing an individual's behaviors may have an impact as a treatment or outcome for asthma.The purpose of this study is to implement and evaluate an asthma self-management intervention through multiple locations in the United States that is tailored to the challenges older adults face and is based on an individual behavioral theory of change.Eligible participants will be enrolled and participate for six weeks in the SOAR intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:Physician diagnosis of asthmaPoorly controlled asthma, as evidenced by a score ≤ 19 on the Asthma Control TestHave a primary care provider willing to participate in the study by receiving email updates regarding the status of the participantExclusion Criteria:Physician diagnosis of any other significant cardiopulmonary disease (including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)A greater than 20 pack-year smoking historyLack of telephone accessDecreased cognitive capacity such that participation in the program would not be possible