Impact of Kolcaba Comfort Theory Training on Dyspnea, Function, and Comfort in COPD Patients

Ataturk University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Main Heading (Descriptor) Terms

Treatments: Other: Training Based on Kolcoba Comfort Theory

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06588361

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Details and patient eligibility

About

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third most fatal chronic disease worldwide, following cardiovascular diseases and cancer. COPD is characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms due to abnormalities in the airways (bronchitis/bronchiolitis) or alveoli (emphysema), leading to persistent and often progressive airway obstruction. Patients frequently experience a range of physical and psychosocial symptoms, including dyspnea, cough, sputum production, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Dyspnea, in particular, can significantly reduce quality of life, impair daily activities, and affect patient comfort.

Functional status is a crucial metric for assessing disease progression and symptom severity in COPD and is directly related to the intensity of symptoms such as dyspnea. Effective management of symptoms and enhancement of comfort levels are critical in COPD treatment. Kolcaba's Comfort Theory provides a comprehensive approach to nursing care by addressing physical, psychospiritual, social, and environmental dimensions of patient needs. This theory can be an effective guide for improving comfort in COPD patients.

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of using Kolcaba's Comfort Theory as a guide in managing symptoms and enhancing the quality of care for COPD patients, focusing on dyspnea, functional status, and comfort. The research aims to provide innovative insights into the impact of Comfort Theory-based nursing care in sensitive patient populations like those with COPD and to contribute valuable information for developing effective treatment and management strategies for symptom control.

Enrollment: 80 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 100 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have been diagnosed with COPD for at least 6 months.
• Be in GOLD stages 1, 2, or 3 of COPD.
• Be able to read and write in Turkish.
• Have access to a phone for communication.

Exclusion criteria

• Patients experiencing an acute exacerbation.
• Presence of non-COPD pulmonary problems or diagnosed cardiovascular diseases.
• Psychiatric disorders that disrupt thought processes, such as dementia or schizophrenia.
• Respiratory issues caused by diseases other than COPD.
• Problems with communication or speech.
• Use of a respiratory exercise device (PEP).
• Inability to tolerate PEP use.
• Desire to withdraw from the study at any point.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Sequential Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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80 participants in 1 patient group

COPD patients

Experimental group

Description:

Experimental group will receive training based on Kolcaba's Comfort Theory once a week for 5 weeks.No interventions will be provided to the control group.

Treatment:

Other: Training Based on Kolcoba Comfort Theory