DYSPNEA EXPERIENCE AND DYSPNEA MANAGEMENT IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE IN BANGLADESH
ABSTRACT: This study aimed to
evaluate dyspnea experience and dyspnea management intervention used by Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients in Bangladesh.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. The symptom
management model developed by Dodd et al. was used to guide the study. Data
were collected from 140 COPD patients by using self-report questionnaire.
Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data.
Results: The patients perceived dyspnea difficulty within the past 24
hours and within the past 7 days at moderate level. The most used dyspnea
management methods included bronchodilators, leaning forward position, and
keeping still. The patients perceived bronchodilators as somewhat effective
method and perceived leaning forward position as quite a bit effective method
in reducing dyspnea.
Conclusion: The study could guide nurses to promote dyspnea management
intervention for COPD patients in Bangladesh, in order to enhance higher
quality of life.
KEYWORDS: copd; dyspnea;
dyspnea experience; dyspnea management
Penulis: Shahanaz Parveen,
Ploenpit Thaniwattananon, Yaowarat Matchim
Journal Code: jpkeperawatangg140007
