A 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
Rokade Sarika Vijay *
MKSSS’s Sitabai Nargundkar College of Nursing for Women, Shrimati Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, India.
Singh Seema
Shrimati Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, India.
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Abstract
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.
Keywords: WhatsApp, self-care information, manual mode of information, asthmatic patients, quality of life