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

NCT ID: NCT06588361

Last Updated: 2024-09-19

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 80 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2024-09-10
• Study Completion Date: 2025-06-10

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Main Heading (Descriptor) Terms

Study Design

• Allocation Method: NA
• Intervention Model: SEQUENTIAL
• Primary Study Purpose: SUPPORTIVE_CARE
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

COPD patients

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.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Training Based on Kolcoba Comfort Theory

Intervention Type: OTHER

Training Based on Kolcoba Comfort Theory

Interventions

Training Based on Kolcoba Comfort Theory

Training Based on Kolcoba Comfort Theory

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 100 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit

AMBIG

Sponsor Role: collaborator

Ataturk University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Şeyda Karasu

research assistant

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Ataturk University

Erzurum, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Central Contacts

şeyda karasu, dr.

Role: CONTACT

seyda.kelle@erzurum.edu.tr

+0905455495825

Facility Contacts

şeyda karasu, Dr.

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

seydakarasu

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id