ICJIM
Intercontinental Journal of Internal Medicine

The Intercontinental Journal of Internal Medicine aims to publish issues related to all fields of internal medicine of the highest scientific and clinical value at an international level and accepts articles on these topics. This journal is indexed by indices that are considered international scientific journal indices (DRJI, ESJI, OAJI, etc.). According to the current Associate Professorship criteria, it is within the scope of International Article 1-d. Each article published in this journal corresponds to 5 points.

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In asthma patients: relationship between symptom control, quality of life, and the beck anxiety scale
Abstract
Aims: Asthma is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent airway obstruction. It affects the quality of life of patients and can lead to anxiety and other psychological disorders. In this study, we aimed to find out how asthma affects patients' quality of life and psychological state by using the SF-36 Quality of Life Scale and the Beck Anxiety Scale (BAS) in patients diagnosed with asthma.
Methods: 222 patients diagnosed with asthma in our outpatient clinics were included in the study. Patient demographic characteristics and respiratory function test parameters were recorded. Outcomes were determined by assessing asthma control status with the Asthma Control Test (ACT), patients' emotional state with the BAS, and quality of life with the SF-36.
Results: According to ACT, 37.8% of patients were uncontrolled, 33.8% were partially controlled, and controlled 28.4%. The distribution in terms of asthma classification: 29.8% were mild intermittent, 5% mild persistent, 35.1% moderate persistent and 40.1% severe persistent. When comparing between ACT groups in relation to the SF-36 quality of life scale; physical function (p<0.001), physical role difficulties (p<0.001), emotional role difficulties (p<0.001), vitality (p<0.001), mental health (p<0.001), social function (p<0.001), pain (p<0.001), and general health (p<0.001). There was a difference between the groups ACT in relation to BAS (p<0.001).
Conclusion: We believe that when regulating the medical treatment of asthma patients, not only their respiratory functions but also their quality of life and psychological status should be evaluated, and measures should be taken to improve the quality of life and psychological disorders.

Keywords : Asthma, SF-36 Quality of Life Scale, Beck Anxiety Scale

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Article available in :
Volume 1, Issue 4, 2023
Page : 85-89
https://doi.org/10.51271/ICJIM-0019
Article Information
Received : 20 Eki 2023
Accepted : 28 Kas 2023
Published : 29 Kas 2023
Corresponding Author :

Gülden Bilgin: Department of Chest Diseases, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkiye

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Citation : Bilgin G, Gülmez D. In asthma patients: relationship between symptom control, quality of life, and the beck anxiety scale. Intercont J Int Med. 2023;1(4):85-89.

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