Abstract
Aim: Restriction of activity is one of the most common symptoms noted by bronchial asthma patients. The aim of the study was to compare the occupational performance with healthy controls and to investigate the relationship between occupational performance and muscle endurance, daily life activities (ADL) and quality of life in bronchial asthma patients.
Methods: Twenty patients with asthma (32.9±12.1 yrs) and 20 healthy controls (33.3±11.2 yrs) were included. Occupational performance was assessed using the Activity Self-Assessment (OSA) questionnaire. The OSA is a tool that evaluates how the disease affects individuals' activities and roles, the perception of them about their own activity competence. Lower extremity muscle endurance using 30-sec sit to stand (STS) test, daily life activities using London Chest ADL Scale, and quality of life using the Asthma-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ) were evaluated.
Results: The occupational performance was significantly lower in asthma patients compared to healthy controls (p<0.05). It was determined that the most influenced parameters were to focus on the work I do, to do what I need to do physically, to work in line with my goals, and to use my skills effectively. OSA activity role score were significantly correlated with 30 sec STS repetitions (r=0.530, p=0.016), London Chest ADL leisure time score (r=-0.492, p=0.027), and AQLQ total score (r=0.543, p=0.013) in asthma patients.
Discussion: Occupational performance is decreased in asthma patients. It is related with peripheral muscle endurance, activities of daily living and quality of life. It is important to evaluate occupational performance to organize physical activities and exercise programs in asthma.
Footnotes
Cite this article as: European Respiratory Journal 2020; 56: Suppl. 64, 2933.
This abstract was presented at the 2020 ERS International Congress, in session “Respiratory viruses in the "pre COVID-19" era”.
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