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A joint effort to affect lives. The COPD Wellness Program.

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  • 1Washington Hospital Home Health Service, Washington, Pa., USA.

Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.)
|March 11, 2000
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This program supported elderly individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to enhance their independence. It focused on disease management and wellness through community resource integration.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Maintaining quality of life, dignity, and independence is crucial for the elderly.
  • Chronic diseases, such as COPD, significantly impact elderly individuals' well-being.
  • Community resource integration can support healthcare providers in managing chronic conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement a wellness program for elderly individuals with COPD.
  • To enhance participants' independence through improved disease management and knowledge.
  • To explore the role of community resources in supporting elderly wellness.

Main Methods:

  • Targeted elderly individuals and their care partners residing in independent housing.
  • Included participants with a diagnosis or symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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  • Focused on knowledge dissemination and disease management strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • The program aimed to maximize participants' independence.
    • Improved disease management was a key objective.
    • Enhanced knowledge of COPD was anticipated.

    Conclusions:

    • Community and healthcare provider collaboration is vital for elderly wellness.
    • Wellness programs can empower elderly individuals with chronic conditions.
    • Supporting independence is a key outcome for elderly chronic disease management.