Self-management strategies in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Jean Bourbeau; Diane Nault

doi:10.1016/j.ccm.2007.06.002

Self-management strategies in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Clin Chest Med. 2007 Sep;28(3):617-28, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2007.06.002.

Authors

Jean Bourbeau¹, Diane Nault

Affiliation

¹ Division of Pulmonary Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada. [email protected]

PMID: 17720048
DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2007.06.002

Abstract

This article enables the reader to understand the newest scientific concepts and advances in the field of self-management in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, recognize the importance of self-management education and what might be needed to enhance behavior modification, and translate these advances into strategies and specific interventions in clinical practice.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Practice Guidelines as Topic*
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / therapy*
Self Care / methods*
Self Care / standards
Treatment Outcome