Strengths - in regards to strengths, this study included exploration of behavior and personality as variables affecting the experience of asthma patients. Before this study, only observable characteristics, such as triggers, inflammation, physiology, and response to medication were investigated in asthma research while behavior was essentially ignored (Axelsson et al
Strengths - in regards to strengths, this study included exploration of behavior and personality as variables affecting the experience of asthma patients. Before this study, only observable characteristics, such as triggers, inflammation, physiology, and response to medication were investigated in asthma research while behavior was essentially ignored (Axelsson et al
It allowed for accurate analysis that yielded meaningful results. Other research studies have utilized qualitative designs for investigations involving asthma (Lyte et al
An important part of the success is sufficient knowledge about the disease and faithful adherence to the treatment and management plan (AsthmaCure). Discharge and Education Plan This includes the treatment plan itself and the correct use of the nebulizer and metered dose inhaler for home use by the child (Kovesi et al
). A major part of the plan is the administering of the prescribed oral corticosteroids in combination with the inhaled mode to prevent more exacerbations (Pollart et al
Insulin resistance and poor glycemic control are usually present in type 2 diabetes, besides potential hyperlipidemia, hypertension and preatherosclerosis. Given these complications, these patients are subjected to coronary heart diseases, peripheral vascular diseases, microvascular diseases and cerebrovascular accidents (Waryasz & McDermott, 2009)
Mosnaim and colleagues (2014) revealed that ICT knowledge predicted treatment compliance in minority children, while Julian and colleagues (2014) discovered an education-based intervention could improve a number of outcome measures among children in France. An education-based intervention would align well with Hildegard Peplau's nursing theory of interpersonal relationships (Coury, Martsolf, Drauker, & Strickland, 2008)
1). Not only are these recommendations important for limiting the disease burden during childhood, but recent studies have begun to uncover links between chronic childhood respiratory problems and the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in older adults (Guerra, Stern, & Morgan, 2013)
Standard Care All children enrolled in the study, regardless of group assignment, will receive standard care. This includes evaluation with spirometry, as recommended by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (Johnson, & Theurer, 2014)
The quality of life for the children enrolled in the study, which were between the ages of 5- and 11-years, did not improve significantly, but it did for the parents (p < 0.001) (Julian et al
All three domains are weighted equally and a maximal score indicates an optimal quality of life. The PACQLQ is a 13-item questionnaire that queries parents about child physical activity and emotional function using a 5-item Likert scale (Juniper et al
Not only are these recommendations important for limiting the disease burden during childhood, but recent studies have begun to uncover links between chronic childhood respiratory problems and the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in older adults (Guerra, Stern, & Morgan, 2013). Among the children who suffer from asthma, minority children tend to have the worst outcomes (Moorman, Person, Zahran, & CDC, 2013)
Among the children who suffer from asthma, minority children tend to have the worst outcomes (Moorman, Person, Zahran, & CDC, 2013). This is due in part to children and adolescents having poor knowledge about the use and benefits associated with inhaled corticosteroid therapy (Mosnaim et al
Among the children who suffer from asthma, minority children tend to have the worst outcomes (Moorman, Person, Zahran, & CDC, 2013). This is due in part to children and adolescents having poor knowledge about the use and benefits associated with inhaled corticosteroid therapy (Mosnaim et al
The PACQLQ will be administered to all caregivers, but for children under 12-years of age the PACQLQ score will be used to quantify the quality of life for both the child and caregiver. Although forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) is considered a reliable measure of disease severity in asthma patients, the agreement between this measure and PAQLQ and PACQLQ scores is low (Pedersen, 2013; Juniper et al
For this reason, both the PAQLQ AND PACQLQ will be used to quantify the quality of life for both child and parent. The PAQLQ is a 23-item questionnaire that queries a child between 12 and 18 years of age about their emotional state, physical activities, and asthma symptoms (Voorend-van Bergen et al
Generally speaking, a diagnosis of asthma will depend on a ratio less than 85% of predicted for FEV1/forced vital capacity (FVC), normal FVC, and a greater than 12% recovery of FEV1 or FVC following bronchodilator challenge, with or without evidence of an obstructive defect, although additional testing may be required. A comprehensive patient history will be taken to evaluate the patient and parents concerning a history of wheezing, eczema, allergic rhinitis, parental asthma, exacerbation frequency, and environmental triggers, in addition to a physical examination (Watts, 2009)
6% students had missed their classes as they were suffering from asthma. Asthma not only deprived them from studies but they also stayed away from the playing activities they used to have with their mates (Austin, Selvaraj, Godden, & Russell, 2005)
If mother smokes while breastfeeding the baby, the chances are as high as 95%. These findings are clear evidence of close relationship between mother's smoking habits and probability to develop asthma in the infant (Cheraghi & Salvi, 2009)
The relationship is particularly valid for young children. The results from the data gathered in this study focus on the need for organised and dedicated efforts to control the exposure of young kids suffering from asthma to environmental tobacco smoke (Chilmonczyk, et al