Open AccessA Comparative Study to Assess the Effectiveness of WhatsApp Based Self-care Information with the Manual Mode of Self-care Information among Asthmatic Patients on Quality of Life
Author(s) -
Rokade Sarika Vijay,
Seema Singh
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i61a35485
Subject(s) - asthma , medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , population , mode (computer interface) , multimedia , computer science , nursing , environmental health , operating system
Background: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory reaction that causes hypersensitivity in airways resulting in constant mucus production. As a result of this the typical symptoms associated with Asthma can be seen.
WhatsApp is a popular app available in almost all android phones; this app is popular for sending and receiving messages along with additional features of sending images videos and links. Information can be shared at a time to a large number of people by creating groups in this app.
The use of WhatsApp messaging for self-care information among asthma patients has yet to be researched. So research question which is framed is, “Is WhatsApp based self-care information effective than manual mode of self-care information on quality of life of asthma patients?”.
The study aim is to compare an effectiveness of WhatsApp based self-care information and manual mode of information among asthmatic patients on quality of life.
Methodology: Study Design: Experimental factorial research design Population: Adult asthma patients between 18-55 years of age Sample Size: 200. Material: Standard Quality of Life scale for Asthma patient.
Expected Results: WhatsApp mode of self-care information may be more effective than the manual mode of self-care information. Quality of life of asthma patients will be improved.
Conclusion: Conclusion will be drawn after statistical analysis of the collected data.