Self-management interventions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can
improve quality of life, reduce hospital admissions, and improve symptoms. However, many …

Introduction Understanding the breadth of patients' support needs is important for the
delivery of person-centered care, particularly in progressive long-term conditions such as …

Objective To identify, characterise and explain common and specific features of the
experience of treatment burden in relation to patients living with lung cancer or chronic …

Comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation is an important component in the clinical
management of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although …

Background Anxiety in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is
prevalent but often unidentified and therefore not adequately managed. Clinicians find it …

Aims To evaluate the effectiveness of a 6‐month, partnership‐based self‐management
programme for patients with mild and moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

The complexity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can negatively impact the
lives of people with the condition and compromise their capacity to take care of their needs …

Background It has been suggested that the mental health impacts of living with long‐term
conditions are greater in young adulthood compared to older adulthood, due to greater …

BackgroundHaving a long-term condition (LTC) significantly affects mental health. UK policy
requires effective mental health provisions for patients with an LTC, generally provided by …

Background Studies investigating lived experiences of patients with COPD raise important
concerns about interactions with healthcare professionals. Patients often describe feelings …