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The Experiences of Individuals with a History of Acute Exacerbations of COPD and Their Thoughts on Death: Empirical Qualitative Research     
Yazarlar
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Yasemin CEYHAN
Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Özet
Background: The most important problem of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients is acute exacerbation. Researching this experience and examining its relationship with death is extremely important in patient care.Methods: This study was conducted to reveal the experiences of individuals with a history of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPDs) and their thoughts on death by qualitative empirical research. The study was conducted in a pulmonology clinic between July and September 2022. In-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted with patients in their rooms using a semi -structured form created specifically for the study and used as a data collection tool. With patient consent, interviews were recorded and documented. During the data analysis phase, the Colaizzi method was used. The study was presented in accordance with the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) checklist for qualitative research.Results: The study was completed with 15 patients. A total of 13 of the patients were male and the mean age was 65 years. Patient statements were coded after the interviews and collected under 11 sub -themes. These sub -themes were categorized under the following main themes: recognizing AECOPDs, AECOPD instant experiences, post-AECOPD, and thoughts on death.Conclusions: Patients were able to recognize the symptoms of an AECOPD, that the severity of the symptoms increased during the exacerbation, that they felt regret or anxiety about re -exacerbation, and that all of these factors contributed to their fear of death.
Anahtar Kelimeler
acute exacerbations, COPD, death, nurse
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Makale Alt Türü SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayımlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASES-JOURNAL OF THE COPD FOUNDATION
Dergi ISSN 2372-952X
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SCI-Expanded
Dergi Grubu Q4
Makale Dili İngilizce
Basım Tarihi 01-2023
Cilt No 10
Sayı 3
Sayfalar 259 / 269
Doi Numarası 10.15326/jcopdf.2023.0389
Makale Linki http://dx.doi.org/10.15326/jcopdf.2023.0389