This tool can be used in all health care settings to conduct a self-assessment of compliance with guideline recommendations for chronic asthma treatment. The objective of the audit is to assess current practice with respect to inhaled corticosteroids for the treatment of chronic asthma in adults and in children aged 12 years and over.

The document includes audit criteria and a data collection tool that can be used or adapted by the practice or facility. Suggestions on data sources are included, although this may vary by organization.