Psychological factors and asthma quality of life: a population based study

Adams, Robert; Wilson, David H.; Taylor, Anne; Daly, Alison; d’Espaignet, Edouard Tursan; Grande, Eleonora Dal; Ruffin, Richard E.

doi:10.1136/thx.2003.010256

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“…The presence of an asthma diagnosis was associated with poorer quality of life, supporting the findings of previous studies 33,36,37 . Not previously examined in older adult populations, our findings build upon the evidence that experience of breathlessness alone, regardless of asthma diagnosis, is associated with poorer ratings of general health and worse health-related quality of life 38 .…”

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The asthma knowledge and perceptions of older Australian adults: Implications for social marketing campaigns

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Objective: The purpose of this research is to gain an understanding of the asthma perceptions of older adults and identify gaps in their asthma knowledge. Methods: In regional New South Wales, Australia, a stratified, random sample of 4066 adults, aged 55 years and over, both with and without an asthma diagnosis, completed a survey based on the Health Belief Model about asthma knowledge and perceptions. Results: Almost half of the sample had experienced symptoms of breathlessness in the past four weeks. Breathlessness was a predictor of lower health ratings and poorer mood. Older adults reported low susceptibility to developing asthma. The sample demonstrated poor knowledge of key asthma symptoms including shortness of breath, tightness in the chest and a cough at night. Conclusion: There is a general lack of asthma awareness in this age group. This could result in not seeking medical help, and thus a reduced quality of life. Practical Implications: Older adults should be made aware of key symptoms and the prevalence of asthma in the older adult population, and be empowered to take control of their respiratory health. Audience segmentation for an intervention should be based on recent experience of breathlessness and asthma diagnosis. AcknowledgementsThe study was supported by the Australian Research Council, in collaboration with the Asthma Foundation NSW. The electoral roll data was supplied by the Australian Electoral Commission in conformity with sections 91(4 A)(e) and 91(2 A)(c) of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 and regulation 10 of the Electoral and Referendum Regulations. The asthma knowledge and perceptions of older Australian adults: Implications for social marketing campaigns AbstractObjective: The purpose of this research is to gain an understanding of the asthma perceptions of older adults and identify gaps in their asthma knowledge.Methods: In regional New South Wales, Australia, a stratified, random sample of 4,066 adults, aged 55 years and over, both with and without an asthma diagnosis, completed a survey based on the Health Belief Model about asthma knowledge and perceptions.Results: Almost half of the sample had experienced symptoms of breathlessness in the past four weeks. Breathlessness was a predictor of lower health ratings and poorer mood. Older adults reported low susceptibility to developing asthma. The sample demonstrated poor knowledge of key asthma symptoms including shortness of breath, tightness in the chest and a cough at night. Conclusion:There is a general lack of asthma awareness in this age group. This could result in not seeking medical help, and thus a reduced quality of life.Practical Implications: Older adults should be made aware of key symptoms and the prevalence of asthma in the older adult population, and be empowered to take control of their respiratory health.Audience segmentation for an intervention should be based on recent experience of breathlessness and asthma diagnosis.1

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The asthma knowledge and perceptions of older Australian adults: Implications for social marketing campaigns

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“…Previous studies showed either younger [12,13] or elderly [7] patients with asthma suffered from psychological depression. Adams et al [14] documented that psychological distress and decreased feelings are common in asthmatics. In another study by Manucoso, nearly 50% of asthma patients were found to suffer from clinically signifi cant depressive symptoms, [15] and it was attributed to the stress of having a chronic illness.…”

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Psychological distress and associated risk factors in bronchial asthma patients in Kuwait

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Sharma²,

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2008

Indian J Med Sci

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“…Emotional disorders, including anxiety and depression are more prevalent in COPD and asthma as compared to the general population (2,3,4). Based on review of the literature, the prevalence of anxiety and psychological disorders among bronchial asthma patients can be estimated at 30-52% (5,6,7). Similarly, high frequency of anxiety and depression has been demonstrated in COPD (8).…”

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The evaluation of asthma and COPD patients in emotional status: A cross-sectional study.

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Background: Psychiatric comorbidities are prevalent in patients with chronic respiratory diseases. But, there is no clear evidence comparing asthma and COPD. The aim of the present study was to investigate and compare the emotional status of patients with asthma and COPD Methods: The study included 132 consecutive patients who were diagnosed with asthma (n=78) and COPD (n=54) who did not receive therapy for pshiciatric disorders. Emotional status were evaluated using the Beck and Hamilton surveys. Results: There was significant difference between patients asthma an COPD in terms of anxiety and depression level. The patients with COPD achieved significantly worse scores in emotional status. Anxiety and depression was significantly greater in patients with uncontrolled asthma. But, there was no significant correlation between GOLD stages and spirometric values and emotional disorders in COPD patients. Conclusions: It was concluded that anxiety and depression are prevalent in patients with COPD and particularly uncontrolled asthma, and patients with such chronic diseases; psychosocial support may be helpful, alongside the treatment of existing disease.

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Psychological factors and asthma quality of life: a population based study

Cited by 139 publications

References 32 publications

The asthma knowledge and perceptions of older Australian adults: Implications for social marketing campaigns

The asthma knowledge and perceptions of older Australian adults: Implications for social marketing campaigns

Psychological distress and associated risk factors in bronchial asthma patients in Kuwait

The evaluation of asthma and COPD patients in emotional status: A cross-sectional study.

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