Quality of life of the children suffering from bronchial asthma.
Journal Title: Polish Journal of Public Health - Year 2009, Vol 119, Issue 3
Abstract
[b]Introduction[/b]. Bronchial asthma is the most frequent chronic respiratory disease in children. Epidemiological data suggest that in some countries the frequency and severity of its course, especially in children, has been increasing. Asthma, like any other chronic disease contributes to the deterioration of quality of life and may impair child’s development. [b]Aim[/b]. The purpose of study was to evaluate the quality of life of children suffering from bronchial asthma. Material and methods. The study covered 100 children treated for chronic bronchial asthma at the Pulmonological Outpatient Clinic, Children’s Clinical Hospital, Lublin. The research tools used in the study were: PAQLQ questionnaire, a questionnaire created for the purpose of the study and the analysis of medical records. [b]Results[/b]. According to 93% of surveyed children the disease and the treatment contribute to limiting of life activity. Asthma interfered with the emotional life too (95%). Statistic analysis confi rmed signifi cant relationship between the severity of disease and the quality of life (p=0.037). Within the last year high percentage of children (77%) required additional treatment for exacerbated asthmatic symptoms. The analysis confi rmed signifi cantly negative correlation between the frequency of emergency ambulant treatment and the quality of life (r=-0.332, p<0.001). A considerable majority of children (87%) were absent from school because of exacerbated symptoms of asthma. The analysis of correlation confi rmed signifi cantly negative relation between the frequency of school absence and the quality of life (r=-0.207, p<0.05). [b]Conclusions[/b]. The contribution of clinical variables in the quality of life of children with BA was the most signifi cant, however socio-demographic parameters were of secondary importance. The evaluation of particular components of the quality of life can help to establish individual therapeutic programs.
Authors and Affiliations
Alina Trojanowska, Andrzej Emeryk
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP149921
- DOI -
- Views 102
- Downloads 0
Assesment of therapeuthic treatment efficiency in "Chatka" Theraphy Centre in Nowy Targ
[b]Introduction[/b]. Disability is a major problem of our times because of its sheer proportions [b]Aim[/b]. The purpose of the studies was to measure the impact of therapy on the basic daily living activities of a subj...
Stosowanie hormonalnej terapii zastępczej a jakość życia kobiet w wieku około- i pomenopauzalnym
[b]Cel[/b]. Celem pracy było ustalenie, czy przyjmowanie przez kobiety w wieku około- i pomenopauzalnym hormonalnej terapii zastępczej aktualnie lub w przeszłości ma wpływ na obecną jakość ich życia. [b]Materiał i metod...
Rehabilitation of speech among patients laryngectomized due to laryngeal carcinoma
[b]Introduction[/b]. Laryngeal carcinoma is the most frequent cancer of head and neck. Available literature confirms smoking cigarettes as the most common habit among patients affected with laryngeal and pharyngeal cance...
Mesiodens – aetiology and therapeutic management (literature review)
A mesiodens (midline tooth, conical tooth, palatodens) is the commonest supernumerary tooth located between the maxillary, less frequently mandibular, central incisors. The incidence of mesiodentes is markedly higher in...
Wpływ cukrzycy typu 2 na aktywność zawodową osób po przebytym ostrym zespole wieńcowym
[b]Wstęp[/b]. Cukrzyca typu 2 (Diabetes mellitus typus 2 – DM t.2) jest chorobą cywilizacyjną o charakterze społecznym. wywierająca trudne do przecenienia skutki zdrowotne oraz społeczno-ekonomiczne. Cukrzyca pogarsza pr...