Fernández Aracil Cleofé, Zamora Muñoz María José, Del Mar García Ródenas María, Rodríguez Aguilar María, van-der Hofstadt Román Carlos J, Hernández Blasco Luis
Pulmonology Service, Dr. Balmis University General Hospital; Miguel Hernández University; Alicante Health and Biomedical Research Institute (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain.
Psychologist attached to the Severe Asthma Unit of the Pulmonology Department, Dr. Balmis University General Hospital, Alicante Health and Biomedical Research Institute (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain.
Eur Clin Respir J. 2025 May 20;12(1):2506237. doi: 10.1080/20018525.2025.2506237. eCollection 2025.
Severe asthma is frequently associated with psychological comorbidities that negatively affect disease control and quality of life. Despite clinical guideline recommendations, psychological care remains limited in multidisciplinary asthma units.
To evaluate the effectiveness of an online group psychological intervention in improving emotional well-being and disease control in patients with severe asthma.
A longitudinal study was conducted between 2021 and 2024 in a specialized severe asthma unit. The intervention consisted of eight weekly online sessions combining cognitive-behavioral techniques and emotional regulation strategies. Psychological and quality-of-life variables were assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and at 6 and 12 months of follow-up.
A total of 41 patients completed the program. Significant and sustained improvements were observed in anxiety, depression, hyperventilation, and asthma-related quality of life up to 12 months after the intervention. No changes were found in alexithymia, perceived social support, or family functioning.
An online group psychological intervention is a feasible and effective approach to improving emotional health and quality of life in patients with severe asthma. Its integration into asthma care units may contribute to a more comprehensive and patient-centered management strategy.
重度哮喘常伴有心理共病，对疾病控制和生活质量产生负面影响。尽管有临床指南推荐，但多学科哮喘治疗单元中的心理护理仍然有限。
评估在线团体心理干预对改善重度哮喘患者情绪健康和疾病控制的有效性。
2021年至2024年在一个专门的重度哮喘治疗单元进行了一项纵向研究。干预包括为期八周的在线课程，结合认知行为技术和情绪调节策略。在基线、干预后以及随访6个月和12个月时评估心理和生活质量变量。
共有41名患者完成了该项目。干预后长达12个月，焦虑、抑郁、过度通气和哮喘相关生活质量均有显著且持续的改善。述情障碍、感知到的社会支持或家庭功能未发现变化。
在线团体心理干预是改善重度哮喘患者情绪健康和生活质量的一种可行且有效的方法。将其纳入哮喘治疗单元可能有助于形成更全面、以患者为中心的管理策略。
