"A Study on the Lived Experiences and Effectiveness of Selected Nursing Interventions on Breathing Efficiency in COPD Patients at GIMS Hospital, Gadag"

Not yet recruiting

Brief Summary: selected nursing interventions will be effective and enhance the clinical psychological parameters of patients suffering with COPD and empower to participate more effectively in the treatment and self care

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

1.Patients with COPD between the age group of 18 years to 60 years.
2.The patients with COPD who are willing to participate in the study.
3.Patients with COPD SPO2 having value range 90% and above.
4.Patients with COPD who can follow and understand the instructions in kannada and english.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Patients with COPD and Severe Cognitive Impairment: Patients with dementia, delirium, or other cognitive impairments affecting communication and understanding.
2.Patients with COPD Other Major Respiratory Illnesses: Patients diagnosed with asthma, tuberculosis, lung cancer, or interstitial lung disease along with COPD.
3.Patients with COPD Critically Ill Patients: Patients who are critically ill or in intensive care units (ICUs).
4.Patients with COPD Recent Thoracic Surgery: Patients who have undergone major thoracic or abdominal surgery in the last 3 months.
5.Patients with COPD Unwilling to Participate: Patients who refuse to give informed consent or do not wish to participate in the study.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Implementation of targeted nursing interventions is anticipated to positively influence the clinical and psychological well-being of COPD patients, empowering them to take an active role in their treatment and self-care, ultimately contributing to improved health outcomes and quality of life.	Implementation of targeted nursing interventions is anticipated to produce measurable improvements in the clinical and psychological well-being of COPD patients by the end of the intervention period (e.g., 4 weeks), with sustained effects observed during follow-up assessments at 8 and 12 weeks. These improvements are expected to empower patients to engage more actively in their treatment and self-care, contributing to long-term enhancements in health outcomes and quality of life

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
oselected nursing interventions will be effective and enhance the clinical psychological parameters of patients suffering with COPD and empower to participate more effectively in the treatment and self care	12 months

Locations (1): Gadag institute of medical science hospital male and female medicine wards and MICU
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Gadag, KARNATAKA, India
Gadag institute of medical science hospital male and female medicine wards and MICU
🇮🇳Gadag, KARNATAKA, India
Rekha KB
Principal investigator
8147676187
rekhakb60@gmail.com