The patient journey in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): a human factors qualitative international study to understand the needs of people living with COPD

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common condition that causes irreversible airway obstruction. Fatigue and exertional dyspnoea, for example, have a detrimental impact on the patient’s daily life. Current research has revealed the need to empower the patient, whic...

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Main Authors: Nicola Scichilone, Andrew Whittamore, Chris White, Elena Nudo, Massimo Savella, Marta Lombardini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-12-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02796-8