Disease self-management in patients with moderate COPD: a thematic analysis.
Katrine Rutkær MolinHenning LangbergPeter LangeIngrid EgerodPublished in: European clinical respiratory journal (2020)
Our study suggests that patients with moderate COPD need more information, especially regarding the positive effects of physical activity. GPs might need to devote more time to the three main elements of COPD treatment, smoking cessation, medical treatment, and physical activity, to promote self-management and a healthier lifestyle in patients with COPD.