Self-management strategies in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
This article enables the reader to understand the newest scientific concepts and advances in the field of self-management in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, recognize the importance of self-management education and what might be needed to enhance behavior modification, and translate these advances into strategies and specific interventions in clinical practice.
Bourbeau
Jean
J
Division of Pulmonary Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada. jean.bourbeau@mcgill.ca
Nault
Diane
D
D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000628:therapy*; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D016896:Treatment Outcome