Abstract

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an incurable lung illness causing significant individual and public health burden. Individuals with COPD often experience high symptom burden, unpredictable exacerbations, numerous comorbid conditions, and frequent health care utilization. Self-management can improve health outcomes and reduce health care costs; however, many individuals with COPD struggle with effective self-management. Improving the self-management of individuals with COPD and the delivery of self-management support from health care providers is crucial to reducing the individual and societal costs of the illness.

The purpose of this study was to explore the self-management experiences of community-dwelling adults living with COPD with an emphasis on understanding the daily challenges they face, their response to these challenges, and their experiences when seeking health care. This qualitative study informed by the Individual and Family Self-Management Theory (IFSMT) used one-time, in-depth interviews to explore the experiences of 28 men and women living with COPD.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 10846326; ProQuest document ID: 2111966392. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Wendy S. Bauer, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Eta Nu

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Self-Managed Care, Disease Management, Community-Dwelling Adults

Advisor

Rachel F. Schiffman

Second Advisor

Jeanne Erickson

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Degree Year

2018

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2021-10-01

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