Experiences of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to take up the home- based resistance training
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1672-7088.2016.05.001
- VernacularTitle:慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者实施居家力量训练感受的质性研究
- Author:
Yi CHEN
;
Meie NIU
;
Hongying QIAN
;
Wenhong YANG
;
Lanhong QIAN
;
Xiuqin ZHANG
;
Fei LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pulmonary disease,chronic obstructive;
Qualitative research;
Resistance training
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2016;32(5):321-325
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore experiences of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to take up the home- based resistance training. Methods Twenty- two patients with COPD who completed the 12 weeks home- based resistance training were interviewed deeply, the phenomenological analysis method was used. Results Though reading, analysis, reflection, separation, theme refining, two themes were drawn: self- perceived benefits; pyhcological, social and healthy status barriers on taking up and persisting in the exercises. Conclusions The study finds that self- perceived benefits, psychological changes and confusion in COPD patients during home- based resistance training.As the medical staff, to seize the COPD patients for the purpose of health to do the health education and strengthen the relevant training, to help the patient perceive benefits on resistance training, to enhance the confidence of participating in the pulmonary rehabilitation, to promote the behavior change. Additionally, we should identify obstacles early and take up the intervention, to stimulate the enthusiasm of home- based resistance training in patients with COPD.
