Table 2

 Outcomes of asthma self-management education47

Overall effectsEffects of optimal self-management interventionNNT
Results are shown as relative risk (95% CI). All results p<0.05.
NNT, number needed to treat.
Hospital admission0.64 (0.50 to 0.82)0.58 (0.43 to 0.77)21
Emergency visit0.82 (0.73 to 0.94)0.78 (0.67 to 0.91)18
Unscheduled doctor visit0.68 (0.56 to 0.81)0.73 (0.58 to 0.91)24
Days off work0.79 (0.67 to 0.93)0.81 (0.65 to 1.01)12