Unmet needs of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a qualitative study on patients and doctors

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic disease with repeated exacerbations resulting in gradual debilitation. The quality of life has been shown to be poor in patients with COPD despite efforts to improve self-management. However, the evidence on the benefit of self-management in...

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Main Authors: Chia, Yook Chin, Wong, S.S.L., Abdullah, N., Abdullah, A., Liew, S.M., Ching, S.M., Khoo, E.M., Jiwa, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2014
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Online Access:http://eprints.um.edu.my/10136/1/Unmet_needs_of_patients_with_chronic_obstructive.pdf