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Published in: Health Care Analysis 4/2010

01-12-2010 | Original Article

Dialogue for Air, Air for Dialogue: Towards Shared Responsibilities in COPD Practice

Authors: Merel A. Visse, Truus Teunissen, Albert Peters, Guy A. M. Widdershoven, Tineke A. Abma

Published in: Health Care Analysis | Issue 4/2010

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Abstract

For the past several years patients have been expected to play a key role in their recovery. Self management and disease management have reached a hype status. Considering these recent trends what does this mean for the division of responsibilities between doctors and patients? What kind of role should healthcare providers play? With findings based on a qualitative research project of an innovative practice for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) we reflect on these questions. In-depth interviews conducted with people with COPD, physiotherapists and a pulmonologist show that shifting responsibilities require a supportive attitude from healthcare providers and a dialogical communication between patients and professionals. Our findings show more is needed in order to motivate people with COPD to take responsibility and become co-owners in a process of recovery. The case example illustrates that people with COPD need support from fellow patients to learn to accept their disabilities. Awareness that COPD is more than just a lack of air, that mind and body interact, is a first step to investigate other potential problems and to enhance one’s quality of life.
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Metadata
Title
Dialogue for Air, Air for Dialogue: Towards Shared Responsibilities in COPD Practice
Authors
Merel A. Visse
Truus Teunissen
Albert Peters
Guy A. M. Widdershoven
Tineke A. Abma
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Health Care Analysis / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 1065-3058
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3394
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10728-009-0139-7

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