Rank
10/29
Our aims
Illuminate best practices
Provide a freely available base of knowledge that any public or private organisation, individual, or other kind of respiratory stakeholder can utilise
Drive informed discussion
Support advocacy and policy initiatives that improve access to care
Advocate for national plans
Serve as a driving force to advocate for and foster the creation of national action plans for the best standard of care in severe asthma to address patients’ unmet needs
Index Score Weighting
The weighting approach emphasises elements of the Index that can be directly addressed by decision makers and stakeholders.
Overall Index Score
The weighting approach emphasises elements of the Index that can be directly addressed by decision makers and stakeholders.
The Index Goal
To give change makers the information they need to take action toward improving the standard of care in severe asthma.
Index Categories
The 5 identified indicator categories below have helped to inform the Index performance of each of our studied countries.
Category/Description/Explore
Weight
Policy Context
Guidelines, strategies, and policies related to the management of severe asthma and health outcomes
30%
Access and Care Coverage
Regulations and practices concerning public payor coverage for and availability of diagnostic and treatment services for severe asthma
25%
Health System Characteristics
Indicators related to clinical management and economic impact of severe asthma and recording of patient health data
20%
Disease Burden
Information about the health impact of severe asthma and severe asthma comorbidities
15%
