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ArticleBelitung nursing journal2024

The effects of a symptom management program on symptom experience and physical function in Thai adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A single-blind randomized controlled trial study.

Apinya Kochamat, Teeranut Harnirattisai, Evanne Juratovac

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Article in Belitung nursing journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Apinya KochamatFaculty of Nursing, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3353-8360
Teeranut HarnirattisaiFaculty of Nursing, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2394-2186
Evanne JuratovacFrances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6880-269X

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Abstract

Background: Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) experience a range of unpleasant symptoms, including fatigue, dyspnea, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depression, that are interrelated and impact one another. Developing a program to handle simultaneous symptoms poses challenges but offers advantages for adults with COPD in efficiently managing symptoms. Objective: This study aimed to determine the effects of a symptom management program on symptom experience and physical function in Thai adults with COPD. Methods: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a Repeated Measures design was performed. One hundred and two participants were allocated randomly to either the control group ( Results: The symptom management program significantly impacted the experimental group's symptom experience and physical function at Weeks 4 and 8 (F = 5.257, Conclusion: Implementing a symptom management program can help patients with COPD efficiently manage their symptoms. In clinical settings, nurses should integrate this program into routine nursing care to enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from COPD. The program can help patients preserve physical functionality while reducing dependence on family and society. Trial Registry Number: Thai Clinical Trials Registry (TCTR20230111006).

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anxietychronic obstructive pulmonary diseasedepressionfatiguephysical functionquality of lifesleep qualitysymptom experiencesymptom management programThailand

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