Br J Community Nurs. 2023 Jan 2;28(1):22-32. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2023.28.1.22.
ABSTRACT
AIM: To critically appraise the literature to assess the benefits of self-management plans in COPD patients in the community setting.
DISCUSSION: A total of eight papers were included in this review: three qualitative and five randomised control trials (RCT), with one being a pilot study. The statistical significance of using COPD self-management plans was minimal. However, when exploring subsections of some of the trials, there was some data suggesting there was some health-related quality of life improvement.
CONCLUSION: Further research is required to gain a valuable perspective from individual patients in regards to what they want to be included in a management plan and how this can be implemented into practice.
PMID:36592089 | DOI:10.12968/bjcn.2023.28.1.22
