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Using Exploratory Focus Groups to Inform the Development of Targeted COPD Self-Management Education DVDs for Rural Patients.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20672021     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
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This exploratory study assessed the self-management learning needs, experiences, and perspectives of COPD patients treated at a Certified Federal Rural Health Clinic to inform the development of a COPD self-management DVD. A purposive, homogeneous sample of COPD patients participated in focus group interviews. Data from these interviews were referenced to edit a library of Rvision COPD self-management DVDs into a single condensed DVD containing only the most pertinent self-management topics. Patients reported a lack of knowledge and skill development related to purse lipped breathing, controlled coughing, and stress management; while medication management skills were found to be quite adequate. Engaging rural communities in formal qualitative inquiries to describe COPD specific needs for self-management may lead to future use of educational technologies aimed at improving quality of life for these rural, hard to reach populations.
Authors:
Michael Stellefson; Beth H Chaney; J Don Chaney
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-06-29
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of telemedicine and applications     Volume:  2010     ISSN:  1687-6423     ISO Abbreviation:  Int J Telemed Appl     Publication Date:  2010  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-07-30     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101467196     Medline TA:  Int J Telemed Appl     Country:  Egypt    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  450418     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Department of Health Education & Behavior, University of Florida, P.O. Box 261954, FLG 23, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA.
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