Clinical Trial: Reducing the Number of Hospital Admissions With Multiple Nursing Interventions in COPD Patients Using Oxygen Concentrators at Home
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: The Effect of Post-Discharge Multiple Nursing Interventions on the Number of Hospital Admissions, Dyspnea Level, and Quality of Life in COPD Patients Receiving Home Oxygen Therapy: A Randomized Contro
Brief Summary:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease characterized by persistent airflow obstruction and chronic respiratory symptoms or alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency in response to inhaled cigarette smoke or other irritants.The excessive morbidity and mortality associated with COPD acute exacerbations represent a significant public health problem that places a high burden on patients, their families and society.In frequent and severe exacerbations, patients may experience a decrease in…
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