A Comparative Study to Assess the Effectiveness of WhatsApp Based Self-care Information with the Manual Mode of Self-care Information among Asthmatic Patients on Quality of Life

Background: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory reaction that causes hypersensitivity in airways resulting in constant mucus production. As a result of this the typical symptoms associated with Asthma can be seen.

WhatsApp is a popular app available in almost all android phones; this app is popular for sending and receiving messages along with additional features of sending images videos and links. Information can be shared at a time to a large number of people by creating groups in this app.

The use of WhatsApp messaging for self-care information among asthma patients has yet to be researched. So research question which is framed is, “Is WhatsApp based self-care information effective than manual mode of self-care information on quality of life of asthma patients?”.

The study aim is to compare an effectiveness of WhatsApp based self-care information and manual mode of information among asthmatic patients on quality of life.

Methodology: Study Design: Experimental factorial research design Population: Adult asthma patients between 18-55 years of age Sample Size: 200. Material: Standard Quality of Life scale for Asthma patient.

Expected Results: WhatsApp mode of self-care information may be more effective than the manual mode of self-care information. Quality of life of asthma patients will be improved.

Conclusion: Conclusion will be drawn after statistical analysis of the collected data.