Meta-analysis of self-management education for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

BackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common disease frequently associated with high use of health services. Self-management education is a term applied to programs aimed at teaching patients skills that promote the self-efficacy needed to carry out medical regimens specific to...

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Main Authors: Hurley J, Gerkin RD, Fahy B, Robbins RA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arizona Thoracic Society 2012-06-01
Series:Southwest Journal of Pulmonary and Critical Care
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Online Access:http://www.swjpcc.com/pulmonary/2012/6/9/meta-analysis-of-self-management-education-for-patients-with.html