Health coaching to improve self-management and quality of life for low income patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Health coaching to improve self-management and quality of life for low income patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) severely hinders quality of life for those affected and is costly to the health care system. Care gaps in areas such as pharmacotherapy, inhaler technique, and knowledge of disease are prevalent, particularly for vulnerable populations...

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Main Authors: Beatrice Huang, Rachel Willard-Grace, Denise De Vore, Jessica Wolf, Chris Chirinos, Stephanie Tsao, Danielle Hessler, George Su, David H. Thom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Health coaching
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Quality of life
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12890-017-0433-3

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