The Effect of Emotional Intelligence Training on the Quality of Life in Asthmatic Patients

Introduction: Given the extent of asthma and its effect on physical and emotional aspects of patients’ lives, the concept of emotional intelligence (EI) may propound better understanding of personal resources facilitating management of such challenges. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of EI training on the quality of life in patients with asthma. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study and 30 asthmatic patients (confirmed by clinical tests) were selected for sampling and divided into two experimental and control groups (each group containing 15 patients) randomly. The experimental group received EI training in 10 sessions of 90 minutes, but the control group did not receive this training. Data gathering was done through the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL) scales in two stages; pre- and post-test in both groups. After collecting data, they were analyzed using SPSS version 22.0. Results: The results of the study showed that there was a significant positive correlation between EI and quality of life, and also there was a significant difference between the mean post-test scores of experimental and control groups on measures of physical health and quality of life in asthmatic patients (P < 0.05). Conclusion: According to the results achieved in this study, EI can improve the quality of life in patients who suffer from asthma.