TY - JOUR
T1 - Development of a Comprehensive Cough Therapy Program (CCTP) for chronic cough in India
T2 - a qualitative study
AU - Venkatraman, Yamini
AU - Acharya, Vishak
AU - Kamath, Sindhu
AU - Gunjawate, Dhanshree Rajesh
AU - Anil, Malavika Anakkathil
AU - Hegade, Ajithesha Neriya
AU - Balasubramanium, Radish Kumar
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PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - PURPOSE: Chronic Cough (CC) is an emerging area of practice in speech language pathology. Behavioral treatment for managing CC has gained attention in the recent past. This study aimed to devise a comprehensive behavioural therapy program for CC by involving allied health professionals (AHPs), who are typically involved in management of CC. METHODS: A qualitative methodology was used to devise a behavioral treatment module for CC. Practice patterns of medical professionals, AHPs and yoga practitioners for CC were gathered through semi-structured interviews. A constant comparative framework was used to recruit participants until data saturation was achieved. The interview transcripts were analyzed to identify relevant components for the module. A post-interview survey was conducted to finalize the module through a consensus-based approach. RESULTS: Three themes and respective sub-themes were identified from analysis. The module was developed based on the treatment strategies followed by professionals and was labeled 'Comprehensive Cough Therapy Program (CCTP)'. This comprised four components - similar to what is available in literature - patient education, breathing exercises, laryngeal hydration, and cough control strategies. This was devised using inputs from the interviews and evidence in the literature. CONCLUSION: In line with global guidelines, this behavioral treatment module can serve as a possible management option for CC.
AB - PURPOSE: Chronic Cough (CC) is an emerging area of practice in speech language pathology. Behavioral treatment for managing CC has gained attention in the recent past. This study aimed to devise a comprehensive behavioural therapy program for CC by involving allied health professionals (AHPs), who are typically involved in management of CC. METHODS: A qualitative methodology was used to devise a behavioral treatment module for CC. Practice patterns of medical professionals, AHPs and yoga practitioners for CC were gathered through semi-structured interviews. A constant comparative framework was used to recruit participants until data saturation was achieved. The interview transcripts were analyzed to identify relevant components for the module. A post-interview survey was conducted to finalize the module through a consensus-based approach. RESULTS: Three themes and respective sub-themes were identified from analysis. The module was developed based on the treatment strategies followed by professionals and was labeled 'Comprehensive Cough Therapy Program (CCTP)'. This comprised four components - similar to what is available in literature - patient education, breathing exercises, laryngeal hydration, and cough control strategies. This was devised using inputs from the interviews and evidence in the literature. CONCLUSION: In line with global guidelines, this behavioral treatment module can serve as a possible management option for CC.
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U2 - 10.1590/2317-1782/20242023347en
DO - 10.1590/2317-1782/20242023347en
M3 - Article
C2 - 39417433
AN - SCOPUS:85206648610
SN - 2179-6491
VL - 36
SP - e20230347
JO - CoDAS
JF - CoDAS
IS - 6
M1 - e20230347
ER -