Investigating the effect of animation and pamphlet-based discharge program on the self-efficacy of children with asthma

Background and Aim: Asthma is the first cause of absenteeism and the third cause of hospitalization for children under the age of 15. It is causes psychological and emotional problems, decrease self-esteem. Lack of control of it can lead to frequent hospitalization of affected children. Perhaps providing information in an attractive way about their illness will improve their self-efficacy. Therefore, the present study aims to evaluate the effect of animation and pamphlet-based discharge program on the self-efficacy of children with asthma was designed. Materials and Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted in Akbar Hospital in 2018, with participation of 90 patients that randomly allocated three groups of 30 animation, pamphlet and control. In the animation group, given educational CD and pamphlet group given pamphlet for twice a week about 2 months, and in the control group, information was provided in the routine section. Before and after intervention, self efficacy of children was measured. Data were analyzed by SPSS software version 16 and one way ANOVA, Kolmogorov–Smirnov, Kruskal Wallis, paired t-test, Chi-square tests and Tukey post hoc. Results: After the intervention, the self-efficacy score of the animation group was significantly higher than the pamphlet and control group (p <0.001). In comparison, intra-group self-efficacy was significantly increased in all three groups after two months compared to baseline (p <0.001). Conclusion: The discharge program based on animation promotes self-efficacy in children with asthma and recommends paying more attention to nursing care.