Peaceful, Easy Feeling: Can Mindfulness Exercise Improve Asthma-Related Quality of Life? - Frankly Speaking Ep 255

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

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Overview: Asthma is one of the most prevalent conditions, affecting almost 340 million individuals across the globe and approximately 25 million Americans, or 7.8% of the US population. Treatment is complex and goals of therapy are elusive for many. Anxiety and other concerns are common in those diagnosed with asthma and can worsen outcomes. A recent study from the UK found the use of a mindfulness app was associated with improved asthma-related quality-of-life indicators. Join us while we discuss this study’s implications for helping patients with asthma in primary care.

Episode resource links:

• Ainsworth, B., Stanescu, S., Stuart, B., Russell, D., Liddiard, M., Djukanovic, R., & Thomas, M. (2021). A feasibility trial of a digital mindfulness-based intervention to improve asthma-related quality of life for primary care patients with asthma. Journal of Behavioral Medicine. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-021-00249-3

• CDC Most Recent National Asthma Data: https://www.cdc.gov/asthma/most_recent_national_asthma_data.htm

Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C

Music Credit: Richard Onorato