Qualitative research on self-management in elderly patients with COPD during community-based rehabilitation

VernacularTitle:老年慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者康复期自我管理的现象学研究
Author: Jianhui KANG ; Yanhua LUO ; Huihong CEN ; Lisi CHEN ; Chen LING
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Community-based rehabilitation; Self-management; Qualitative study
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(11):41-44
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the current situation of knowledge,beliefs and behavior of elderly patients with COPD during their community-based rehabilitation.Methods Phenomenological research method of qualitative research was used,14 elderly patients with COPD during their community-based rehabilitation period received in-depth interviews.Results There were three themes and corresponding subthemes sublimated from the patients:self-management knowledge and skills,self-management beliefs and attitudes and self-management behavior.Conclusions It is necessary to pay close attention to spreading disease related health information,especially for patients with low health literacy.During the process of COPD self-management projects,we should focus on negative beliefs and negative attitudes on their selfmanagement behavior choice,which is as important as strengthening the patients' self-efficacy.