| Is Internet-based support for dyspnea self-management in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease possible? Results of a pilot study. | |
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PMID: 15647734 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: As of 2003, approximately 67% of US adults have Internet access. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an Internet-based dyspnea self-management program (iDSMP) for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A related aim was to compare the differential effects of the iDSMP on 2 different groups: (1) to test a "booster" effect and (2) to evaluate the program as a primary intervention. METHODS: Two groups (n = 16) were evaluated at baseline and at 3 months after completing the iDSMP, which included education, exercise, self-monitoring, and support. Dyspnea, self-efficacy, perception of available support, and exercise behavior were measured. Paired, independent t tests and Mann-Whitney U tests were used. RESULTS: Most subjects (87%) reported that the program increased their access to information and resources for managing dyspnea. Dyspnea with activities of daily living and self-efficacy for managing the symptom showed significant improvements (both P < .01), whereas more modest changes were noted in perceived support and exercise behavior in the overall sample. There were no differences between the 2 groups on these outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that additional investigations of Internet-based interventions to promote self-management in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are warranted. |
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Authors:
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Huong Q Nguyen; Virginia Carrieri-Kohlman; Sally H Rankin; Robert Slaughter; Michael S Stulbarg |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Heart & lung : the journal of critical care Volume: 34 ISSN: 0147-9563 ISO Abbreviation: Heart Lung Publication Date: 2005 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-01-13 Completed Date: 2005-05-17 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0330057 Medline TA: Heart Lung Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 51-62 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle 98195-7266, USA. |
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Access to Information Activities of Daily Living Aged Aged, 80 and over Dyspnea / etiology, nursing* Exercise Feasibility Studies Female Health Behavior Health Education / methods Humans Internet* Male Middle Aged Patient Education as Topic / methods Patient Satisfaction Pilot Projects Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / complications, nursing* Self Care* Self Efficacy Social Support* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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1F31NR007820/NR/NINR NIH HHS; R01-NR02131-08/NR/NINR NIH HHS |
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