Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. The american lung association supports the asthma control test and wants everyone 12 years of age and older with asthma to take it. Guideline for the management of acute asthma in adults. During the consultation, the patients were allowed to choose the language of the act. Asthma control means the extent to which the effects of asthma can be seen, or have been reduced or removed by treatment. This is in line with section 712 of the pra, 2004 and the provisions of the nsitf act, 1993, which statutorily empowered nsitf to manage all. How to take the childhood asthma control test step 1let your child respond to the first four questions 1 to 4. Establishment of the nigerian social insurance trust fund there is hereby established a fund to be known as the nigeria social insurance trust fund in this act referred to as the fund into which shall be paid all contributions. Workrelated asthma wra has become the most frequently diagnosed occupational respiratory illness. A quick test that provides a numerical score to assess asthma control. The asthma control test act is a five question health survey used to measure asthma control in individuals 12 years of age or older. The collection of retirement benefits in nigeria have continued to cause a lot of suffering to retirees and their respective nextofkin especially the retirees in the public sector of the economy. The three most common signs of an asthma attack are wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness. Asthma chapter 3 26 from these and other surveys, it is apparent that asthma prevalence is influenced by a variety of factors 2,3.
If your score is 19 or less, your asthma may not be controlled as well as it. The discretionary powers of the nsitf board to assess employers at more than the statutorily provided one per. They selfadminister the act in the presence of the asthma nurse who was there to assist. Nsitf documents nigeria social insurance trust fund. The center for health care strategies chcs quality improvement team pays tribute to stephen a. Asthma questionnaires are widely recognized as a valuable tool in asthma research and management, although most try to quantify severity as well as presence of symptoms. It is intended as a resource to inform decisionmaking in communities, organizations, and states. I write on behalf of the american academy of allergy, asthma, and immunology aaaai to express support for s. Recognized by the national institutes of health nih in its 2007 asthma guidelines. Wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness dont sound that bad, but as asthma attack can cause panic and with good reason. Asthma control test act is a simple tool for assessing the level of asthma control in clinical practice, and it has been validated in comparison with a general clinical assessment of asthma. The nsitf is currently known as the employees compensation scheme. The onset of asthma has also been increasingly reported as a result of occupational exposures to over 350 different agents.
Childhood asthma control test for children 4 to 11 years old. The nigeria social insurance trust fund is a proactive and employee dedicated government institution committed to the welfare of employees in the event of work related accidents and injuries. The asthma action plan chosen should be appropriate for the persons age, treatment regimen, asthma severity, culture, language, literacy level, and ability to selfmanage. Enhancing the use of asthma and copd assessment tools in. This set of national guidelines emphasizes the importance of asthma control including the reduction of environmental asthma triggers and approaches for monitoring asthma.
Include the act score in your patients chart to track asthma. Asthma control test the asthma control test is a way to help you and your healthcare provider determine if your asthma symptoms are well controlled. Methods th is study recruited subjects with healthcare professional diagnosed asthma who were taking prescription asthma validation of rules of twotm as a paradigm for assessing asthma control. Take the asthma control testtm act for people 12 yrs and older. Compensation act eca 2011, this is a defined benefit scheme for workers in nigeria. National asthma strategy implementation plan 1999 8 introduction the national asthma strategy implementation plan is the result of widespread consultation and information gathering, and proposes a set of goals, targets and implementation strategies relating to asthma in australia. You can control your asthma by knowing the warning signs of an attack, staying away from things that trigger an attack, and following the advice of your healthcare provider. This test will provide a score that may help the doctor determine if your childs asthma treatment plan is working or if it might be time for a change.
Validation of rules of twotm as a paradigm for assessing. U g lalloo, g m ainslie, m s abdoolgaffar, a a awotedu, c feldman, m greenblatt, e m irusen, r mash, s s naidoo, j obrien, w otto, g a richards, m l wong official working group of the south african thoracic society. It is a serious global health problem affecting all age groups, with increasing prevalence in many developing countries, rising treatment costs, and a rising burden for patients and the community. The challenge of objective confirmation of asthma diagnosis. This is in line with section 712 of the pra, 2004 and the provisions of the nsitf act, 1993, which statutorily empowered nsitf to manage all social security insurance schemes other than pension. Nsitf act, 1993, which statutorily empowered nsitf to manage all social security insurance schemes other than pension. One of them, the juniper asthma control questionnaire 3, a product of the mcmaster group, is regarded as a gold standard by many investigators for defining asthma control. Take the asthma control testtm act for people 12 yrs and. The asthma control test is suitable for people 12 years of age and older. Bring your written answers to your next appointment and discuss them with your healthcare provider. On average, during the past week, how often were you woken by your asthma during the night. Asthma action plan library national asthma council australia. The global strategy for asthma management and prevention was extensively revised in 2014 to provide a comprehensive and integrated approach to asthma management that can be adapted for local conditions.
Act shall apply to all employers and employees in the public and private sectors in the federal republic of nigeria. Nigeria social insurance trust fund official website. Patients and families visit your doctor regularly at least every six months if you have asthma, and work with himher to develop a written asthma action plan that you can share with family members, school nurses, and other caregivers. The act in section 22 stipulates that the scheme shall be managed by nigeria social insurance trust fund nsitf. The employees compensation scheme ecs is a work injury scheme under the ilo convention no.
Sep, 2005 secondary prevention of asthma is defined as interventions for infants and children who are at high risk for the development of asthma but who have not yet developed asthma symptoms or signs. Detailed analysis of new pension reforms act, 2004. Take control of asthma quickrelief rescue medicines these medicines, used as needed, act quickly to relax the muscles around your airways. In most cases, we dont know what causes asthma, and we dont know how to cure it. If your score is 19 or less, your asthma may not be controlled as well as it could be. Prevention strategies for asthma secondary prevention. Childhood asthma control test for children 4 to 11 ye ars.
The diagnosis of asthma is based on the recognition of a characteristic pattern of symptoms and signs and the absence of an alternative explanation for them. The 2006 report was based on research published through june, 2006 and can 2009. The last 8 years have seen further developments in our understanding of. In asthma management, the latest global initiative for asthma gina guidelines recommend that treatment should be continuously adjusted, driven by the patients asthma control status. The eca relates to occupational health and safety in the workplace and provides compensation to employees for injury, mental stress, occupational disease, hearing impairment, disability, death etc. Some of the key features of the law which nigerians need to be aware of are. The asthma control test provides a numerical score to help you and your healthcare provider determine if your asthma symptoms are well controlled. The naepp also coordinates federal asthmarelated activities, as designated by congress through the childrens health act of 2000. Second, as more countries shift their lifestyle to a more western pat. A the asthma cpg workgroup recommends the asthma control test act, a 5item, patientadministered survey questionnaire for assessing asthma control figure 1 on page 30. The act also provided that the commission should supervise the transfer. It provides a numerical score to help you and your doctor understand your asthma management habits.
These reports, and their companion documents, have been widely distributed and translated into many languages. Shortacting inhaled betaagonists are the preferred quickrelief medicine. Occupational asthma caused by recognized sensitizing agents. Learning upon completion of the environmental triggers of asthma objectives csem, you will be able to content area objectives overview of define asthma asthma identify environmental factors that trigger asthma differential identify five conditions that may be confused with diagnosis of asthma in children. Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma. Your airways will open up, which will help you breathe better fast. Best practices in medicaid managed care toolkit resulted from the creativity, dedication, and knowledge of key individuals and institutions. The predecessor of nsitf, the national provident fund npf was established by an act of parliament in 1961 to provide a poverty alleviation measure as required by convention no. The nigeria social insurance trust fund management board the nsitf management board is statutorily empowered to implement the provisions of the eca, and to manage the employees compensation fund. The twopronged mandate suggests that social security schemes ilo convention 102 come under the purview of nsitf.
The asthma foundation of victoria in consultation with the department of education, catholic schools and independent schools, have developed childrens service and school specific asthma action plans. Was it easy to use an asthma control test act in different. Establishment of the national housing fund 1 there is hereby established a fund to be known as the national housing fund in this. The employee compensation act was an important piece of legislation passed in order to provide for employees who were injured, disabled, or died during the course of their employment. Asthma control testtm for teens 12 years and older. The twopronged mandate suggests that social security schemes ilo convention 102 come. Include the act score in your patients chart to track asthma control. People with asthma report a reduced quality of life and more days off work or study, and are more likely to suffer from depression.
It is defined by the history of respiratory symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough that vary over time and in. An act to provide for the establishment of the national. February 2017 agreement between nsitf and neca on the. This can be an appropriate tool for parentsguardians of children with asthma or a refresher for school nurses.
Managing director of the nigerian social insurance trust fund, nsitf, alhaji umar abubakar, has tasked employers of labour in nigeria to comply with the provision of compensation act of 2010. Kiley or another asthma expert, contact the nhlbi communications office at 301 4964236. May 24, 2016 by johnbosco agbakwuru abujathe act establishing the nigeria social insurance trust fund, nsitf, is being amended for better service to nigerians especially to cater for elderly, the sick. The pension reform act, 2004 the act provided that contributions into the nsitf schemethe scheme together with accrued income shall be transferred into members retirement savings accounts rsas after the expiration of the 5 years moratorium i. Asthma management and preventionwas issued in 1995 and revised in 2002 and 2006. The nigeria social insurance trust fund is a proactive and employee dedicated government institution committed to the welfare of employees in. How to take the childhood asthma control test step 1let your child respond to. If your asthma is not getting better after you start treatment, you might benefit from seeing an asthma specialist.
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma national institutes of health nih national heart, lung, and blood institute national asthma education and prevention program naepp this information is abstracted from the 2007 naepp expert panel report 3. Pdf comparison of asthma control test act with gina. The act vested all the assets and liabilities of the npf management board in the new nsitf management board. An asthma attack can be very, very frightening for the person with asthma and also for anyone witnessing it. This is a simple, objective, robust and validated method for monitoring control. For each question, make sure you read all five possible. Zealand on the role of corticosteroids in the management of childhood asthma was published 1. Circle the number of the response that best describes how you have been during the past week. Asthma symptoms can vary from month to month, so it is worth keeping the test handy to see if your score changes.
The federal government accepted the recommendation and in 1993, promulgated the nigeria social insurance trust fund nsitf to reflect its new role and objective. Asthma and its complications can affect a students health and education. Asthma occurrence asthma has been increasing over the last two decades in the united states. Asthmafriendly schools initiative the lung associations comprehensive approach to asthma management in schools. The patients were asked to complete the act during a consultation session with an asthma nurse. Our library includes some of the many different written asthma action plans available. Write the number of each answer in the score box provided. These schools work to create safe and supportive learning environments for students with asthma. The nigeria social insurance trust fund nsitf and nigeria employers consultative association neca have signed an agreement on the implementation and administration of the employees compensation act, 2010 eca or the act. Jul 24, 2014 asthma represents one of the most common chronic conditions encountered in primary care and diagnosis should be confirmed objectively with the demonstration of variable airflow obstruction. This is to meet the needs of the education and training reform act 2006, the education and training reform regulations 2007 and the schools. The nsitf board is the body with the power to implement the employees compensation act eca which replaces the workmen compensation act.
We know that if someone in your family has asthma, you are also more likely to have it. The employees compensation act also grants to the nsitf board overbearing unfettered discretionary powers to assess employers more than the statutorily provided one per cent 1% of total monthly payroll after the initial two years of the commencement of the employees compensation act. National pension commission october 2011 1 guidelines for the transfer of nsitf contributions into employees retirement savings account 1. To be the leading social security institution in africa, setting the agenda for change, social policy, economic empowerment. In 2016, the prevalence of asthma in children was 8. Asthma action plan yellow zone asthma is getting worse cough, wheeze, chest tightness, or shortness of breath, or waking at night due to asthma, or can do some, but not all, usual activities orpeak flow. Their functions and office addresses in nigeria written by gmposts category others what is known as nigeria social insurance trust fund nsitf was formerly known as the national provident fund npf was established by an act of parliament in 1961 to provide a poverty alleviation measure as required. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. Controlling asthma in schools factsheet cdc pdf pdf 173 kb success of cdcs national asthma control program. World asthma day controlling asthma in schools cdc.
Nigeria social insurance trust fund employees compensation scheme ecs you and ecs construction workers on site nsitf vision. The first is the asthma control test act, which is a short quiz for patients 12 years of age and older. The following is published as supplement to this gazette. The nsitf is charged with the implementation of the employees compensation act 2010 which enables compensation in the event of death, injury, disease or. Asthma control test nhs cambridgeshire and peterborough ccg. Exhale technical package to control asthma pdf icon the exhale technical package represents a group of strategies, which, based on the best available evidence, can improve asthma control and reduce health care costs. The act further mandated the nigeria social insurance trust fund nsitf to set up its own pfa to compete with other pfas in the emerging pensions industry. Asthma affects an estimated 300 million individuals worldwide. The survey measures the elements of asthma control as defined by the national heart, lung, and blood institute nhlbi. The asthma specialist may do more testing to find the specific cause of your asthma or things that may be.
The asthma and allergy foundation of america aafa publishes the asthma capitals report each year to raise awareness about the nationwide impacts of asthma and to help people who live in asthma capitals recognize, prevent and manage asthma symptoms. Nsitf rebrands, to serve nigerians better vanguard news. Eight years ago, a revised version incorporated the current evidence for the value of corticosteroids in both acute and preventive management of asthma in children 2. Atsdr case studies in environmental triggers of asthma. Asthma basics online curriculum provides asthma information in 50 minute lesson. Nigerian social insurance trust fund act an act to establish the nigerian social insurance trust fund and a management board to administer the fund. Workrelated asthma and implications for the general public.
Comparison of asthma control test act with gina guidelines in the assessment of asthma control and determine if can use asthma control test act as alternative to gina guidelines in control asthma. Nonhispanic blacks have a higher asthma mortality rate than people of other races or ethnicities. To evaluate the validity and reliability of the asthmacontrol test act and assess its responsiveness to changes in asthma control over time in a sample of patients who were new to the care of an asthma specialist. National asthma guidelines updated national institutes of. Nigeria social insurance trust fund nsitf is increasing its. Asthma symptoms or need for saba less than twice a month. There are two quizzes that you can choose from to help identify your asthma control score.
Company history nigeria social insurance trust fund. Nsitf urges compliance with employees compensation act. Asthma has long been recognised as a major health problem in australia, with the proportion of the population with the disease being high by international standards. Check list requirements for nsitf withdrawal application. Childhood asthma control test for children 4 to 11 years. Many children may need to treat both of these on a daily basis for the best asthma control. This legislation would create programs to better educate families on asthma management and prevention, and would improve asthma research and data collection to help target asthma interventions more effectively. Doctor discussion guide use the space provided to write down your answers. First, the presence of asthma is greatest in the more westernized areas of the worldthe americas, europe, and australia.
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