Development of a Comprehensive Cough Therapy Program (CCTP) for chronic cough in India: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

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 condu

SUBMITTER: Venkatraman Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11529996 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature