Illness perception, mood and coping strategies in allergic rhinitis: are there differences among ARIA classes of severity?
Rhinology
; 52(1): 66-71, 2014 03.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
This study was designed to assess if illness perception, mood state and coping strategies differ according to allergic rhinitis (AR) persistence and severity.METHODS:
Illness perception, mood profiles, coping behaviors and rhinitis symptoms were assessed by means of validated tools inpatients classified according to the Allergic Rhinitis and Its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) guidelines.RESULTS:
Two hundred and thirty-one patients underwent data analysis. No difference in age, sex, socio-economic status, smoking habits was detected comparing patients according to AR severity, duration or 4 ARIA classes. Patients with intermittent AR reported higher scores than those with persistent AR in confusion-bewilderment of Profile of Mood States (POMS); patients with moderate/severe rhinitis had significantly higher scores than those with mild rhinitis in TSSS, Identity and Consequences. No differences were detected in all assessed outcomes in the 4 ARIA classes.CONCLUSIONS:
The patient's perspective about AR is independent of persistence and severity of symptoms. This may explain why AR remains under-diagnosed and under-treated, even in its most severe forms. Self-management plans should consider the patient's perspective.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Asma
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Alérgenos
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Rinitis
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Rinitis Alérgica Estacional
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Rinitis Alérgica
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rhinology
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article