The efficacy of continuous nursing care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled trial protocol

Abstract

Background:: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a kind of disease that can be prevented and treated. It is characterized by the progressive limitation of airflow and is one of the most familiar human health barriers worldwide. For our program, the objective is to evaluate the impact of continuous care on the life quality of the COPD patients.

Methods:: This study will be implemented from June 2021 to March 2022 at Shandong Chest Hospital. The experiment was granted through the Research Ethics Committee of Shandong Chest Hospital (0029-4651). The criteria for inclusion involves:

1. (1)

   patients diagnosed with COPD;

2. (2)

   patients with expectorant, chronic cough, dyspnea, and other symptoms;

3. (3)

   patients who volunteered to take part in our study;

4. (4)

   have the cognitive ability to take part in interviews and fill in questionnaires.

The criteria for exclusion contains:

1. (1)

   patients with unstable physical conditions, for instance, congestive heart failure, recent myocardial infarction, acute cerebrovascular diseases, and malignant tumor;

2. (2)

   suffering from bronchial asthma or bronchiectasis;

3. (3)

   patients with serious physical dysfunction;

4. (4)

   patients who are unwilling to offer the informed consent to take part in this experiment.

For our research, the result measure is St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ).

Results:: Table 1 reflects the comparison results of 2 groups after the intervention.

Conclusion:: The continuous care on the basis of the theory of Information, Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (IKAP) can promote the improvement of life quality in the COPD patients.

Trial registration number: researchregistry 6266.