Oct-Dec, 2011 - Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice

Satyanarayana V - Evaluation of the Impact of a Therapeutic Management and Effect of Pharmacist Intervention on Children with AsthmaTable 5: Intervention study (Study Group) - Knowledge, attitude and practice assessment in study group before and after intervention.(Assessed Based on Correct Answers)Questions (n=50)Before After % P-ValueIntervention Intervention DifferenceNo % No %Can you name the disease you are suffering from? 12 24 26 52 28 0.001**Do you know which part of your body is affected? 2 4 6 12 8 0.1321Do you know what are the causative/ worsening 14 28 31 62 34 0.0039**factors of asthma are?Do you know what the symptoms of asthma are? 18 36 36 72 36 0.000**Do you know how important to avoid allergens? 8 16 17 34 18 0.2124Do you know which dosage form is good for you? 2 4 15 30 26 0.1141Can you list out the drugs are to be avoided in 0 0 6 12 12 0.1321asthma patients?Do you know about that food items to be avoided 16 32 40 80 48 0.0036**in asthma?Do you know how to manage during a severe or 3 6 12 24 18 0.0914acute asthma attack?Do you know the importance of taking regular 6 12 39 78 66 0.005*treatment for asthma?Can you identify the drugs you are taking? 0 0 7 14 14 0.0042**Do you know how long the medication for 0 0 20 40 40 0.0214*asthma should be taken?Do you know how to use an inhaler? 6 12 24 48 36 0.1414Do you know about the side effects of the 3 6 5 10 4 0.2141drugs you are taking?Are you satisfied with the way of your medication controls 22 44 44 88 44 0.1211your symptoms such as cough or shortness breath?Total corrected answers (Mean ± SD) 7.47 ± 4.21 21.87 ± 13.62 28.80 P