Aim: This article describes a study that aimed to investigate the effect of nurse-delivered behaviour therapy on anxiety levels and quality of life in children with asthma and coexistent anxiety.
Method: A prospective cohort pilot study in which ten children, aged between seven and ten years, with asthma and diagnosed with health-related anxiety took part. Data were collected over a two-year period, cognitive behaviour therapy sessions were provided, and asthma, anxiety and quality of life scores were measured.
Findings: The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services-devised, respiratory nurse-delivered, cognitive behaviour therapy programme was associated with an increase in quality of life for children with asthma and a decrease in anxiety levels and hyperventilation scores.
Conclusion: All nursing staff need to be aware of the detrimental effects of anxiety on asthma control, so that early symptoms of anxiety can be identified and addressed quickly.
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Katedra Psychologii Klinicznej i Psychoprofilaktyki, Instytut Psychologii, Uniwersytet Szczeciński.
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January 2025
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