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Improving Asthma Control Test completion rates across a multi-site pediatric pulmonary clinic network: a quality improvement initiative

Jenny H. Lina Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA;d Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Safety, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Elena Huangb Department of Pediatrics, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USAView further author information
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Bridget Rauchb Department of Pediatrics, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USAView further author information
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Lisa R. Younga Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USAView further author information
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Julian Allena Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USAView further author information
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Jennifer S. Myersc Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA;d Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Safety, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USAView further author information
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Received 03 Feb 2024, Accepted 18 Jun 2024, Published online: 30 Jun 2024

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