ArticleFrontiers in medicine2026
Effect of continuity of care based on IKAP theory on caregiver burden and symptom management in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Objective: To examine the effect of continuity care guided by Information-Knowledge-Attitude-Practice (IKAP) theory on symptom management in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and on caregiver burden. Methods: A retrospective controlled study was conducted. A total of 300 COPD patients discharged from one hospital between April 2024 and June 2025 were included. Patients were assigned to routine care ( Results: The intervention group had higher rates of nursing contact, continuity achievement rate, completion of knowledge delivery, adherence to exercise prescription, and caregiver training compared with the control group ( Conclusion: In this 6-month observation, IKAP-based continuity care was associated with reduced caregiver burden and improved knowledge. For COPD patients, it was linked to better symptoms, quality of life, knowledge, medication adherence, and self-care ability. This model offers preliminary evidence for continuity care in chronic disease management.
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