&lt;p&gt;Personal Growth and Associated Factors Among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in China: A Cross-Sectional Study&lt;/p&gt;

Zhao, Huimin; Wu, Bei; Kong, Linglin; Fan, Jing; Wang, Quan; Li, Jie; Mao, Jing

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“…The average level of social support within our population, as measured by MSPSS, was 4.4, indicating a relatively lower level of support compared to the average of 5.1–5.7 among mixed COPD populations including patients with COPD [ 71 , 72 ] or populations with COPD and with comorbid heart failure [ 73 ] and/or other diseases [ 74 , 75 ]. On the other hand, our findings were similar (4.2) to a recent study focusing on COPD populations [ 76 ]. In our study, the majority of the patients with COPD lacked sufficient social support.…”

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Exploring the Link between Social Support and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in Primary Care

Bouloukaki,

Christodoulakis,

Margetaki

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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We aimed to explore the link between social support and various patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in primary care patients with COPD. This was a cross-sectional study with 168 patients with COPD from six primary care centers in Crete, Greece. We collected data on sociodemographic characteristics, medical history, disease-specific quality of life, the COPD Assessment Test (CAT), fatigue, the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), phycological parameters, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, General Anxiety Disorder-7, sleep complaints, the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index, the Athens Insomnia scale (AIS), and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. Social support was measured using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Out of 168 patients with COPD, 114 (68.9%) exhibited low levels of social support. Low social support (MSPSS total ≤ 5) was positively associated with COPD symptoms (CAT score ≥ 10) (OR = 3.97, 95%CI:1.86–8.44; p < 0.01), fatigue (FSS ≥ 36) (OR = 2.74, 95%CI:1.31–5.74; p = 0.01), and insomnia symptoms (AIS ≥ 6) (OR = 5.17 95%CI:2.23–12.01; p < 0.01), while the association with depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 ≥ 10) was marginally significant (OR = 3.1, 95%CI:0.93–10.36; p = 0.07). Our results suggest that lower levels of social support are positively associated with PROMs in patients with COPD. Therefore, our findings show an additional way to improve the overall health of patients with COPD in primary care by putting social support at the epicenter of actions.

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Exploring the Link between Social Support and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in Primary Care

Bouloukaki,

Christodoulakis,

Margetaki

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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“…It involves the perception of being cared for, loved, and respected and entails the provision of information and mutual obligations within a network of individuals (Hu et al, 2020 ). By providing emotional, social, educational, and practical assistance and coping mechanisms for illness-related stress, social support can help patients feel less isolated and stigmatized (Zhao et al, 2020 ). Some studies have indicated a positive relationship between social support and QOL (Wang, 2015 ).…”

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Factors associated with health-related quality of life among employed individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A correlational study in China

Zhang¹,

Samartkit²,

Masingboon³

2023

Belitung Nurs J

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Background: The rising prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in China has led to a decline in the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of employed individuals with the condition. Consequently, healthcare providers play a crucial role in identifying the factors associated with HRQOL in this population. Objectives: This study aimed to describe the HRQOL of employed individuals with COPD and determine the relationships between symptom burden, functional performance, social support, and HRQOL. Methods: A cross-sectional correlational research design was employed for this study. A total of 130 employed individuals with COPD who visited the respiratory outpatient department at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University were selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected between August and September 2021 using a demographic questionnaire and four scales. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation were used for data analysis. Results: The study findings revealed that the mean HRQOL score among the participants was in the moderate range (M = 69.46, SD = 16.82). The correlation analysis revealed a significant negative association between symptom burden and HRQOL (r = -0.80, p <0.001). On the other hand, a positive relationship was observed between functional performance and HRQOL (r = 0.56, p <0.001), while social support did not show a significant relationship with HRQOL (r = 0.04, p >0.05). Conclusion: These findings serve as a foundation for healthcare service providers and policymakers in developing targeted nursing interventions and comprehensive management approaches for employed individuals with COPD. By addressing the symptom burden and promoting functional performance, nurses can strive to enhance the HRQOL of this population. Moreover, strategies to improve social support networks and facilitate access to emotional and practical assistance may further contribute to improving the overall well-being and satisfaction among employed individuals with COPD.

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Personal Growth and Life Satisfaction among Arab Mothers After Fertility Treatment – The Role of Stress and Optimism

Sharkia,

Taubman – Ben-Ari

2024

J Happiness Stud

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<p>Personal Growth and Associated Factors Among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in China: A Cross-Sectional Study</p>

Cited by 5 publications

References 36 publications

Exploring the Link between Social Support and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in Primary Care

Exploring the Link between Social Support and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in Primary Care

Factors associated with health-related quality of life among employed individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A correlational study in China

Personal Growth and Life Satisfaction among Arab Mothers After Fertility Treatment – The Role of Stress and Optimism

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