Educational needs of people with COPD or asthma entering pulmonary rehabilitation and their significant others: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Objectives: This study aimed to identify educational needs of people with COPD or asthma referred for pulmonary rehabilitation and their significant others. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, information needs were assessed by the Lung Information Needs Questionnaire. Learning styles were assessed with a multiple-choice question (visual, aural, read/write and kinaesthetic - multiple choices were possible). Psychological profiles were assessed by an instrument distinguishing four profiles: fighter, analyst, optimist or sensitive. Results: 121 patients (57% female; age: 65 ± 10 years; 81% COPD) and 67 significant others (55% female; age: 61 ± 12 years) were included. Patients and their significant others had a variety of information needs. Patients and their signifi

SUBMITTER: Muijsenberg AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11898093 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature