PhD Scientific Days 2024

Mental Health Sciences II.

Revealing Griffiths' Addiction Components in Rhinitis Medicamentosa: A Qualitative Study

Előadó neve

Dr. Lakatos, Lili

Neptun code

CFS9W0

Előadó munkahelye

Semmelweis University Doctoral School Health Sciences Division

Előadó telefonszáma

+36303564217

Előadó e-mail címe

lakatos.lili@phd.semmelweis.hu

Az előadás címe

Revealing Griffiths' Addiction Components in Rhinitis Medicamentosa: A Qualitative Study

Szerző(k) neve és munkahelye

Lili Lakatos¹

1: Semmelweis University Doctoral School Health Sciences Division

Bemutatás módja

Szóbeli

Szekció

Mental Health Sciences II.

Language of the presentation

Hungarian

Preferred session

Mental Health Sciences

Összefoglaló szövege

Background: Nasal congestion is a prevalent symptom often alleviated with over-the-counter nasal sprays containing decongestants. Rhinitis medicamentosa (RM), caused by the overuse of decongestants leading to recurrent mucosal swelling, poses a significant challenge for specialists in managing patients. Despite advancements in understanding, research primarily consists of case series with limited data on its impact on quality of life.
Aims: This qualitative study aimed to explore the effect of nasal spray overuse on quality of life and identify addiction components among individuals with RM.
Methods: Twenty participants with RM were interviewed by an otorhinolaryngologist and addiction counsellor. The study employed a qualitative approach utilising thematic analysis and revealed ten themes, categorised into addiction components and distinctive features of nasal spray addiction.
Results: The analysis revealed the presence of all Griffiths’ addiction components in the identified themes. Additionally, sleep disorders, the feeling of suffocation, side effects, and psychological effects on nasal congestion significantly impair individuals' quality of life.
Conclusion: This qualitative study identified key components of addiction in nasal spray overuse and suggested that RM may represent a unique form of behavioural addiction. The study underscores the need for further research and intervention strategies to address the significant impact of RM on individuals' quality of life.
Funding: No external funding was received for this research.

University

Semmelweis University

Supervisor

Prof. Dr. Rácz József

Publication of my abstract

I do not give consent to the publication of my abstract on the website of the congress.

Kind

Szabad

Status

elfogadva

Accepted presentation method

szóbeli

Előadás fájl jóváhagyás

nem rendelkezett róla

Előadó

8098

Start

10:45

End

10:55