Impact of symptom management training among asthmatic children and adolescents on self-efficacy and disease course

AbstractPurpose: The study was conducted to examine the effect of a training program provided to asthmatic children/adolescents on disease course and self-efficacy. Methods: This prospective study consisted of both experimental and control subjects. The study population was composed of children/adolescents aged 10–18 years, who presented at Health Centers within Tokat province with asthma and who were currently using inhaler treatments. The study sample included 40 patients each in both the control and experimental groups. Asthmatic Child Information Form, Disease Evaluation Form, Peak Expiratory Flow Rate Evaluation Form and an Asthmatic Child/Adolescent Self-Efficacy Scale were used to collect data on research outcomes. Data were statistically analyzed with paired sample t-test, McNemar’s test, independent samples t-test. Results: A significant increase in mean self-efficacy score was observed in the experimental group following training sessions. The experimental training was also associated with a red...