EFFECT OF RESPIRATORY TRAINING DIGITAL GAME ON RESPIRATORY FUNCTIONS,
AND PSYCHOLOGICAL STATUS IN CHILDHOOD ASTHMA
Abstract
Objective: Asthma is a chronic obstructive disease that is
common in children worldwide. This study aims to examine the effects of
a digital game designed for respiratory training in childhood asthma.
Methods: Fifteen children aged 8-14 years with asthma were
included in the study. There were two groups a digital game group (n=9)
and a control group (n=6). Demographic information of the children was
recorded. Pulmonary function test (PFT) was evaluated with a portable
spirometer (Spirobank MIR), the quality of life of the children was
evaluated with the Paediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire and
psychological status was evaluated with the child depression scale.
Respiratory training was given to the digital game group with a digital
game. The control group was followed with medication. Both groups were
evaluated at baseline and after 3 weeks. Results: In the
digital game group; It was observed that there was an increase in PFT,
sub-parameters of the PAQLQ questionnaire, and the total score after the
treatment (p<0.05). In addition, it was determined that there
was a significant decrease after the treatment according to the
questionnaire used for the change in the psychological status of the
children (p<0.05). Conclusion: It was determined that
respiratory training given with digital games had a positive effect on
children’s psychological state, pulmonary function test, and quality of
life.