Volume 28, Issue 145, March 2024

Effect of educational intervention on quality of life of asthma patients: A systematic review

Sara Shahid¹, Gohar Jaan², Amna Nadeem², Javaria Nadeem², Kiran Fatima², Amna Sajjad², Fatima Javed², Maryam Mazhar², Muhammad Zahid Iqbal^1♦

¹Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lahore University of Biological & Applied Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
²Research Student, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lahore University of Biological & Applied Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan

^♦Corresponding author
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lahore University of Biological & Applied Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan

ABSTRACT

Background: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder that causes shortness of breath, wheezing and chest tightness. It affected 262 million people globally in 2019 and resulted in 455,000 deaths. In Europe, only 6% of the population was affected. Various treatments, including SABA (Short-Acting Beta Agonists) for adult asthma patients and inhaled corticosteroids for maintenance are used to manage and prevent the worsening of asthma. Methodology: This review examines the impact of educational interventions on the quality of life of asthma patients in Europe. It uses electronic databases such as Science Direct, PubMed, ProQuest and Google Scholar for manual searching and follows preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. From the pool of 22269 studies, 30 studies met inclusion criteria. These studies specifically focused on assessing the quality of life among asthma patients. Results: The studies show that asthma patients' quality of life significantly improved after intervention, with pharmacist led interventional programs and physician guidelines played a significant role. Stress management and smoking cessation are essential for managing asthma symptoms, but anxiety and depression are major co-founders. Conclusion: The review reveals that educational interventions significantly enhance the quality of life for asthma patients, providing valuable insights for healthcare providers in both pharmacological and non-pharmacological asthma management.

Keywords: Asthma, Intervention, Quality of Life, European Countries

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e9ms3300

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi.v28i145.e9ms3300

Published: 02 March 2024