title: Method for individualizing patient care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients.
abstract: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressively debilitating disease that affects not only the patient's physical capabilities, but the patient's entire psychosocial network, including family and friends. A patient education program has been developed to assist each patient individually in dealing more effectively with all aspects of care.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012803:Sick Role