Factors Influencing Self-Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Community-Dwelling Adults. West J Nurs Res 2020 Jun;42(6):423-430
Date
07/18/2019Pubmed ID
31313648DOI
10.1177/0193945919865532Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85069834343 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 7 CitationsAbstract
Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) struggle with effective self-management, contributing to poor health outcomes and costly health care. More research is needed to understand the factors influencing COPD self-management better in order to improve outcomes and reduce health care costs for those living with this prevalent chronic illness. The purpose of this article is to describe factors influencing community-dwelling adults' COPD self-management. In-depth interviews were conducted with 28 people living with COPD. Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis approach was used to analyze interview data, and it resulted in the identification of themes providing insight into COPD self-management as described by those living with the disease. Specifically, factors impacting engagement in treatment recommendations are described. These findings have implications for informing evidence-based recommendations for self-management support and improving the quality of care provided to those with COPD.
Author List
Bauer WS, Schiffman RFAuthor
Rachel Schiffman BS,MS,PhD Associate Dean for Research in the College of Nursing department at University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AgedAged, 80 and over
Female
Humans
Independent Living
Interviews as Topic
Male
Middle Aged
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Qualitative Research
Quality of Life
Self-Management
