Are acute asthma presentations to the emergency department an opportunity for optimising long-term management? A qualitative study on beliefs and behaviours of healthcare professionals

This study found HCPs recognise both the accessibility of the ED as a place for patients to seek help and that there are potential opportunities to optimise asthma control, but there are barriers to overcome. ED professionals may be willing to make changes in the best interests of the patients if they can follow guidelines and receive training.