Psychological intervention in severe asthma: from theory to practice
Background Severe asthma is frequently associated with psychological comorbidities that negatively affect disease control and quality of life. Despite clinical guideline recommendations, psychological care remains limited in multidisciplinary asthma units.Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of a...
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| author | Cleofé Fernández Aracil María José Zamora Muñoz María del Mar García Ródenas María Rodríguez Aguilar Carlos J. van-der Hofstadt Román Luis Hernández Blasco |
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| description | Background Severe asthma is frequently associated with psychological comorbidities that negatively affect disease control and quality of life. Despite clinical guideline recommendations, psychological care remains limited in multidisciplinary asthma units.Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of an online group psychological intervention in improving emotional well-being and disease control in patients with severe asthma.Methods A longitudinal study was conducted between 2021 and 2024 in a specialized severe asthma unit. The intervention consisted of eight weekly online sessions combining cognitive-behavioral techniques and emotional regulation strategies. Psychological and quality-of-life variables were assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and at 6 and 12 months of follow-up.Results A total of 41 patients completed the program. Significant and sustained improvements were observed in anxiety, depression, hyperventilation, and asthma-related quality of life up to 12 months after the intervention. No changes were found in alexithymia, perceived social support, or family functioning.Conclusion An online group psychological intervention is a feasible and effective approach to improving emotional health and quality of life in patients with severe asthma. Its integration into asthma care units may contribute to a more comprehensive and patient-centered management strategy. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fb3f43a9fda341d09b44e321148440c12025-08-20T03:47:37ZengTaylor & Francis GroupEuropean Clinical Respiratory Journal2001-85252025-12-0112110.1080/20018525.2025.2506237Psychological intervention in severe asthma: from theory to practiceCleofé Fernández Aracil0María José Zamora Muñoz1María del Mar García Ródenas2María Rodríguez Aguilar3Carlos J. van-der Hofstadt Román4Luis Hernández Blasco5Pulmonology Service, Dr. Balmis University General Hospital; Miguel Hernández University; Alicante Health and Biomedical Research Institute (ISABIAL), Alicante, SpainPsychologist attached to the Severe Asthma Unit of the Pulmonology Department, Dr. Balmis University General Hospital, Alicante Health and Biomedical Research Institute (ISABIAL), Alicante, SpainPulmonology Service, Dr. Balmis General University Hospital, Alicante, SpainDepartment of Health Psychology, Miguel Hernández University, Elche, SpainHospital Psychology Unit, Dr. Balmis University General Hospital; Department of Health Psychology, Miguel Hernández University; Alicante Health and Biomedical Research Institute (ISABIAL), Alicante, SpainPulmonology Service, Dr. Balmis University General Hospital; Miguel Hernández University; Alicante Health and Biomedical Research Institute (ISABIAL), Alicante, SpainBackground Severe asthma is frequently associated with psychological comorbidities that negatively affect disease control and quality of life. Despite clinical guideline recommendations, psychological care remains limited in multidisciplinary asthma units.Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of an online group psychological intervention in improving emotional well-being and disease control in patients with severe asthma.Methods A longitudinal study was conducted between 2021 and 2024 in a specialized severe asthma unit. The intervention consisted of eight weekly online sessions combining cognitive-behavioral techniques and emotional regulation strategies. Psychological and quality-of-life variables were assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and at 6 and 12 months of follow-up.Results A total of 41 patients completed the program. Significant and sustained improvements were observed in anxiety, depression, hyperventilation, and asthma-related quality of life up to 12 months after the intervention. No changes were found in alexithymia, perceived social support, or family functioning.Conclusion An online group psychological intervention is a feasible and effective approach to improving emotional health and quality of life in patients with severe asthma. Its integration into asthma care units may contribute to a more comprehensive and patient-centered management strategy.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20018525.2025.2506237Severe asthmapsychological interventioncognitive-behavioral therapyanxietydepressionquality of life |
| spellingShingle | Cleofé Fernández Aracil María José Zamora Muñoz María del Mar García Ródenas María Rodríguez Aguilar Carlos J. van-der Hofstadt Román Luis Hernández Blasco Psychological intervention in severe asthma: from theory to practice European Clinical Respiratory Journal Severe asthma psychological intervention cognitive-behavioral therapy anxiety depression quality of life |
| title | Psychological intervention in severe asthma: from theory to practice |
| title_full | Psychological intervention in severe asthma: from theory to practice |
| title_fullStr | Psychological intervention in severe asthma: from theory to practice |
| title_full_unstemmed | Psychological intervention in severe asthma: from theory to practice |
| title_short | Psychological intervention in severe asthma: from theory to practice |
| title_sort | psychological intervention in severe asthma from theory to practice |
| topic | Severe asthma psychological intervention cognitive-behavioral therapy anxiety depression quality of life |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20018525.2025.2506237 |
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