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Open Access 01-12-2019 | Care | Research article

Patients’ perspectives on the COPD-GRIP intervention, a new nursing care intervention for COPD

Authors: Marieke Zwakman, Saskia W. M. Weldam, Sigrid C. J. M. Vervoort, Jan-Willem J. Lammers, Marieke J. Schuurmans

Published in: BMC Primary Care | Issue 1/2019

Abstract

Background

The nurse-led chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-Guidance Research on Illness Perception (COPD-GRIP) intervention was developed to incorporate illness perceptions into COPD care with the intention to improve the health-related quality of life of COPD patients. This individualized intervention focuses on identifying, discussing and evaluating illness perceptions and consists of three consultations with a practice nurse. The aim of this study is to explore patients’ experiences regarding the COPD-GRIP intervention.

Methods

A qualitative interview study nested in a cluster randomized trial in primary care. One-time semi-structured individual interviews with COPD patients who were guided with the COPD-GRIP intervention were conducted. During data collection, the constant comparative approach was used. All interviews were recorded, transcribed, anonymized and uploaded to MAXQDA. To identify themes, the transcripts were independently coded by two researchers.

Results

Sixteen patients were interviewed. All patients were positive and experienced an additional value of the COPD-GRIP intervention in different areas. Three main themes were identified and show that taking part in this intervention made the patients feel ‘listened to and acknowledged’, improved their awareness of the disease and its management and helped them to make lifestyle changes. Some patients suggested that the individualized care plan could be improved and to start the intervention immediately after being informed of the COPD diagnosis. All patients recommended this intervention.

Conclusion

The results of this study indicate that patients acknowledge that the COPD-GRIP intervention is a useful and promising tool for providing individualized COPD care.

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Title: Patients’ perspectives on the COPD-GRIP intervention, a new nursing care intervention for COPD
Authors: Marieke Zwakman
Saskia W. M. Weldam
Sigrid C. J. M. Vervoort
Jan-Willem J. Lammers
Marieke J. Schuurmans
Publication date: 01-12-2019
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Care
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Published in: BMC Primary Care / Issue 1/2019
Electronic ISSN: 2731-4553
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-019-0957-0

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