QUALITY OF BRONCHIAL ASTHMA TREATMENT- A QUESTIONNAIRE-BASED STUDY IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN AURANGABAD
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 46
Abstract
BACKGROUND Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterised by airway inflammation and associated symptoms such as shortness of breath and wheezing. The current level of worldwide asthma control falls far short of the goals needed for long-term management. MATERIALS AND METHODS The patients were subjected to chest X-ray and spirometry followed by the questionnaire developed on the basis of the GINA guidelines which consisted of 20 questions. RESULTS Out of 75 patients aged between 18-80 years, majority were males. Out of them 31 (41%) had consulted more than one doctor and 37(49%) had no knowledge about doctor’s qualification. Out of the 34 (45%) patients that were informed about their diagnosis, only 14 patients knew they had asthma and only 15 (20%) patients knew the disease severity. Of the total 75 patients, 45 (60%) were prescribed inhaled therapy with only 15 (20%) patients aware of the purpose. Up to 49 (65%) patients revealed that they were not given any instructions for preventive measures to lessen their symptoms. Out of 45 patients using inhalers, 32 (71%) patients were given precautions. Only 8 (11%) patients were given a plan to manage asthma in the event of a worsening condition with early signs of worsening explained to only 24 (32%) patients. Only 22 (29%) patients were told about the measures to be taken if symptoms increase. CONCLUSION For asthma education programs to be effective, the guidelines must not only reach the physicians, but also to the patients. Patient education has become accepted as an essential component in managing asthma.
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Sunil Baburao Jadhav, Philips Antony
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