Effectiveness of patient education on quality of asthma management among adult asthmatics; A cross sectional study

Varalakshmi Manchana; Rajinder Kaur Mahal

Volume : IV, Issue : I, January - 2015

Effectiveness of patient education on quality of asthma management among adult asthmatics; A cross sectional study

Varalakshmi Manchana, Rajinder Kaur Mahal

Abstract :

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disorder affecting all age groups. Though the revolutionary changes are noticed in the pharmaceutical and technological advancements, the prevalence of asthma is still in rise worldwide. Raising prevalence and asthma control are negatively associated. Uncontrolled asthma and ineffective management remains a public health challenge in the developing countries like India. Aim: The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of structured educational intervention on self care management of Bronchial asthma. Methods: Study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured asthma educational program on self care management of Bronchial asthma. Design: Experimental Pre test-post test control group design was chosen. Sample were selected randomly in to experimental (n=100) and control (n=50) groups. The Pre-test means between experimental (4.630) and control (4.780) groups were not much significant. There is a significant improvement within the pre test (mean 19.930; S.D 8.84)) and Post test scores in the experimental group (mean 42.31/S.D 3.449). The post test means between experimental (42.31) and control groups (21.28) supports the significant enhancement in the knowledge of the experimental group after asthma education. Conclusion: Patient education makes the disease management cost effective and more comprehensive.