“EFFECTIVINESS OF PAPWORTH METHOD VERSUS BUTEYKO TECHNIQUE IN IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE IN MILD TO MODERATE ASTHMATIC PATIENTS - A RANDOMISED COMPARATIVE STUDY

Abstract

TITLE OF THE STUDY: Effectiviness of papworth method versus buteyko technique in improving quality of life in mild to moderate asthmatic patients- A Randomized comparative study OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine effectiveness in papworth method and butekyo in patients in moderate asthma. 40 patients are selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. METHODOLOGY: Patients are assigned in 2 groups by using random allocation method. Group-A (papworth method) consists of 20 patients, Group-B (buteyko) consists of 20 patients. Before starting the intervention pre assessment was taken by using outcome measures Nijmegen dysfunctional breathing questionnaire and peak expiratory flow rate has been noted in 2 the groups. PROCEDURE: The intervention program is given for 4 weeks in Group-A papworth method exercises and GroupB received buteyko. After the completion of 4 weeks intervention post-test assessment has been taken by using outcome measures of Nijmegen dysfunctional breathing questionnaire and peak expiratory flow rate. RESULTS: Statistical analysis of the data in both the groups A and B had shown significant difference in pre and post intervention. But on comparing the mean values of Group A & B, Group A has shown more improvement than Group B. CONCLUSION: This findings suggests, papworth method combined along with buteyko technique is more effective in moderate asthma patients.