The Effect of Group Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on the Management of Asthma: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Background: Asthma is a common respiratory disorder that negatively affects quality of life (QOL) and mood status. Objectives: The purpose this study was to investigate the efficacy group acceptance commitment therapy (ACT) on symptom control, QOL, status asthmatic patients. Methods: This randomized clinical trial conducted 32 patients randomly allocated case (underwent ACT plus medical therapy; n = 15) control (who were medically treated only in 2019; 17). participated 8 sessions 90-minute ACT. Spirometry performed for both groups at baseline end intervention. Control Questionnaire (ACQ) assess status, Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS) Quality Life (AQLQ) QOL filled out by Results: measurements regarding trend changes over time significant all evaluated entities, including ACQ, depression anxiety subscales HADS, AQLQ scores (P < 0.05), while nonsignificant alterations observed controls > 0.05). comparison 2 revealed differences assessed entities spirometry variables statistically post-intervention assessments difference Conclusions: Group can efficiently reduce asthma symptoms patients, along with remarkable improvement QOL. Further evaluations longer period intervention are strongly recommended.