biostudies-literatureUnknown25(1)Larsen MH<h4>Background</h4>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) poses challenges to people's self-management, especially after hospital discharge. Few studies have qualitatively examined the experiences of patients and healthcare personnel following a nurse-led health literacy intervention to prevent readmission.<h4>Methods</h4>This exploratory qualitative process evaluation was conducted within a randomized controlled trial aimed at understanding the perspectives of both patients and professionals following the implementation of a health literacy intervention. The intervention includes home visits conducted by nurses trained in COPD, employing motivational interviewing techniques and supporting the development of individualised treatment plans post-hospital discharge. Eight semi-structureBMC health services research1256https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12482015biostudies-literaturePatients' and healthcare personnel's experiences of a health-literacy intervention in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - a qualitative study.PMC12482015Wahl AKLarsen MHBorge CRfalsePatients' and healthcare personnel's experiences of a health-literacy intervention in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - a qualitative study.<h4>Background</h4>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) poses challenges to people's self-management, especially after hospital discharge. Few studies have qualitatively examined the experiences of patients and healthcare personnel following a nurse-led health literacy intervention to prevent readmission.<h4>Methods</h4>This exploratory qualitative process evaluation was conducted within a randomized controlled trial aimed at understanding the perspectives of both patients and professionals following the implementation of a health literacy intervention. The intervention includes home visits conducted by nurses trained in COPD, employing motivational interviewing techniques and supporting the development of individualised treatment plans post-hospital discharge. Eight semi-structure2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Sep2026-06-04T01:53:25.358Z2026-05-04T03:14:02.817ZS-EPMC124820154102969410.1186/s12913-025-13299-z