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Analysis on the Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy on the Respiratory Anxiety and Quality of Life among School Going Asthmatic Paediatrics

Year: 2020
Type: article
Abstract: Asthma, a global burden; tends to increase the psychological restrictions towards respiratory health and quality of life. A challenge exists in combating this reproach as the paediatric population is most affected by asthma. A wide spectrum of respiratory rehabilitation and perspective behaviour modification is delivered among asthmatics by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Biopsychosocial model of health has wide impacts within physical therapist practice wherein better health experiences and outcomes are acknowledged. This study intends to analyse the beneficial effects of CBT on the respiratory psychology and quality of life among school going asthmatic peadiatrics enhancing the incoporation of Behavioural Rehabilitation strategy to combat active healthy life style. Behavioural influences of 30 pediatric asthmatic children were analysed using the Pediatric Asthmatic Quality of life Questionnaire (PAQLQ) and Revised Children Anxiety Manifest Scale (RCAMS). Paired t test were performed to find the difference in values obtained by analysing the scores of PAQLQ and RCAMS behavioural variables with the awareness knowledge. The results showed that anixiety and quality of life can be largely improved with a p value < 0.05. The study established a conclusion that there is significant effect of CBT on the anxiety levels and quality of life of the asthmatic paediatric population. Combining it with the conventional therapy is helpful in significant reduction in anxiety and enhancement in quality of life among them. CBT proves to be a beneficial aid in controlling the respiratory anxiety and quality of life in school going asthmatic paediatrics.
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3049298853
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