This study explores patients’ current understanding and experience in managing and identifying COPD exacerbations at home. The study focuses on the patient’s knowledge and understanding of the disease, which can be helpful in early identification, prevention, and treatment of the disease. Patients identified COPD exacerbations by the assessment of visible symptoms related to the clinical parameters and invisible symptoms related to the experimental knowledge. Patients with past history of exacerbations understood the signs and symptoms of exacerbations and the time at which they were exacerbating. Patients learned and understood self-medication techniques like pacing and breathing techniques.

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Review a qualitative journal article on a health issue, focusing on background, research design, sampling, and data collection.

Study examines COPD patients' knowledge and management of exacerbations at home for early prevention and treatment.

Patient Understanding and Management of COPD Exacerbations: A Qualitative Study

This study explores patient's knowledge and understanding of COPD exacerbations and their experiences in managing and identifying them at home. The study used interview-based qualitative research design and purposive sampling method. The findings suggest that patients can recognize and identify COPD exacerbations and seek assistance from care providers for management of COPD exacerbations.

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Patient Understanding and Management of COPD Exacerbations: A Qualitative Study

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Patient Understanding and Management of COPD Exacerbations: A Qualitative Study

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Exploring Patient's Understanding and Experience in Managing and Identifying COPD Exacerbations at Home

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Self-Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - PDF

Assignment on Critical Review PDF

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