1991
DOI: 10.1002/j.2048-7940.1991.tb01213.x
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Can a Pulmonary Health Teaching Program Alter Patients’ Ability to Cope with COPD?

Abstract: Many clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) are involved in providing group teaching programs for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although knowledge levels often are enhanced by these programs, what is less well known is whether such programs also can affect the coping methods used by those with this disease. The exploratory study described here was part of a larger research project aimed at determining patients' knowledge, specific psychological parameters (anxiety, hostility, depres… Show more

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“…These stated consequences are consistent with the benefits outlined in the literature-that is, a rehabilitation regimen consisting of exercise, self-pacing, energy conservation, relaxation, and breathing control contributes to enhanced exercise tolerance in patients with COPD (Light, Mintz, Linden, & Brown, 1984). Such a regimen also reduces levels of depression and dyspnea (Gift & Austin, 1992) and contributes to the use of more effective coping strategies (Janelli et al, 1991).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These stated consequences are consistent with the benefits outlined in the literature-that is, a rehabilitation regimen consisting of exercise, self-pacing, energy conservation, relaxation, and breathing control contributes to enhanced exercise tolerance in patients with COPD (Light, Mintz, Linden, & Brown, 1984). Such a regimen also reduces levels of depression and dyspnea (Gift & Austin, 1992) and contributes to the use of more effective coping strategies (Janelli et al, 1991).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Exercise programs alone have clear benefits, 103 while the benefits of education or psychosocial support without exercise training are less well documented 101 , 104 . ‐ 106 Comprehensive programs incorporating all three interventions have the greatest benefits (see below).…”
Section: Improve Functionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Besides the various physiopsychosocial impacts of COPD on the individual, COPD is a chronic illness. Patients with COPD may have long survival of five, 10 or even more than 20 years after their initial diagnosis (Janelli et al. , 1991).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%