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The Lived Experiences of People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Phenomenological Study

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Title:

The Lived Experiences of People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Phenomenological Study.

Authors:

Chang YY; Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. [email protected].; Doctoral Candidate, School of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan. [email protected]. Dai YT; Professor, School of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan. Chien NH; Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.; Doctoral Candidate, School of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei City, Taiwan. Chan HY; Registered Nurse, Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan.; Doctoral Candidate, School of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan.

Source:

Journal Of Nursing Scholarship: An Official Publication Of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society Of Nursing [J Nurs Scholarsh] 2016 Sep; Vol. 48 (5), pp. 466-71. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Jun 29.

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Language:

English

Journal Info:

Publisher: Wiley Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 100911591 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1547-5069 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 15276546 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Nurs Scholarsh Subsets: MEDLINE; Nursing

Imprint Name(s):

Publication: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley Original Publication: Indianapolis, IN : Sigma Theta Tau International, 2000-

MeSH Terms:

Adaptation, Psychological* Attitude to Health* Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/*psychology Acute Disease/therapy ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Female ; Hospitalization ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pneumonia/therapy ; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/therapy ; Qualitative Research ; Self Care ; Taiwan

Abstract:

Purpose: This study explored the lived experiences of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) following hospitalization for acute exacerbation or pneumonia. Design and Method: A phenomenological approach was adopted to collect data through semistructured interviews. Fourteen participants were recruited from a medical center in northern Taiwan. Data were collected from January 2013 to January 2014. Giorgi's phenomenological methodology was adopted to analyze the interview content. Findings: Three phenomenological themes emerged: trapped in an invisible cage, torments in the winter, and striving for wellness. Conclusions: This study sought to elucidate the lived experiences of people with COPD, who perceived themselves as feeling an overwhelming sense of confinement. The interviewees displayed positive attitudes, indicating that people with COPD are willing to cope with their disease. Health practitioners should focus on educating people with COPD about their needs, encouraging them to be more positive, and assisting them in engaging in self-management. Clinical Relevance: People with COPD can cope with the disease and seek alternative methods to improve their health. These positive attitudes could be used to encourage self-management in the future. (© 2016 Sigma Theta Tau International.)

Contributed Indexing:

Keywords: Chronic disease*; long-term care*; phenomenology*; qualitative research*; respiratory*

Entry Date(s):

Date Created: 20160630 Date Completed: 20170911 Latest Revision: 20181202

Update Code:

20181211

DOI:

10.1111/jnu.12230

PMID:

27355698

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