Influence of Neuman theory on anxiety and depression of hospitalized chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients

Objective To discuss the impact of Neuman theory on anxiety and depression of hospitalized chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) patients. Methods Totals of 120 COPD patients in anxiety and depression condition were admitted to our department for treatment from January 2012 to January 2014. In accordance with the principles of randomized controlling, patients were equally divided into observation group and control group. The control group received routine care, while the observation group got care based on Neuman theory. Their anxiety and depression level before and after treatments were measured using Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) and Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD). Results Before treatment, there was no significant difference in the level of anxiety and depression between the two groups (t=0.934 0, 0.450 6, respectively; P>0.05); however, after treatment, the anxiety level of the observation group was (12.6±6.4), which was significantly lower than (17.2±7.9) of the control group (t=3.504 6, P<0.05). The depression level of the observation group was (11.9±6.7), which was significantly lower than (16.1±6.3) of the control group (t=3.537 5, P<0.05). Conclusions The application of Neuman theory can relive the anxiety and depression of COPD patients and it is worthy of promotion. Key words: Pulmonary disease, chronic obstructive; Anxiety; Depression; Neuman theory