Journal article
Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: experiences in northern regional Australia
International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, Vol.18(11), pp.631-642
2011
Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to explore in depth the experience of living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from the perspective of people with the condition in northern regional Australia. Methods: Qualitative research design was employed. Data was obtained from eight participants from a health service for chronic illness using semi-structured interviews to capture participants' diverse experiences. The interviews were audio-taped, transcribed and analyzed using a computer software programme. Data was coded and analyzed thematically. Results: Participant narratives illustrated the severe functional impairments and subsequent psychosocial consequences of this disease. In relation to the participants' experience of COPD, six major themes were identified. These were: emotional wellbeing, physical experience, knowledge and understanding, social relationships, external factors, and experience of intervention in relation to their COPD. Conclusions: This study provides a depth of insight into the day to day experience of people with COPD in a northern Australian location. Findings highlight the importance of the effect that climate, anxiety, and patient education have on participation in daily life and indicate a need for further research into these factors.
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- Title
- Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: experiences in northern regional Australia
- Authors
- K Sossai (Author) - Queensland Department of CommunitiesMarion Gray (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringB Tanner (Author) - James Cook University
- Publication details
- International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, Vol.18(11), pp.631-642
- Publisher
- Mark Allen Publishing Ltd.
- Date published
- 2011
- DOI
- 10.12968/ijtr.2011.18.11.631
- ISSN
- 1741-1645
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449860102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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