title: Self-care instruction for patients with COPD.
abstract: An evaluation and teaching tool for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was found to be helpful in preparing patients for self-care at home. Similar tools could be useful for patients with other chronic illnesses.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Brundage
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Swearengen
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Woody
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*