| Registry | NCT02479841, acronym REKV-13/1741 |
|---|---|
| Status | Completed |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Study type | Interventional; randomized, parallel, masking: none, supportive care |
| Enrollment | 225 (Actual) |
| Sponsor | Helse Fonna (Other); collaborators: Helse Vest, University of Stavanger |
| Conditions | COPD, Coping, Quality of Life |
| Interventions | Self management program (Other) |
| Dates | start 2015-02-01, primary completion 2017-10-01, completion 2023-12-01, first posted 2015-06-24, last updated 2024-01-10 |
| Locations | 1 site in Norway |
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of mortality and disability, and by 2020, it is expected to be the third leading cause of mortality worldwide. COPD is a major public health concern and has considerable impact on health and quality of life.
For this study an evidence based self-management program is developed, the purpose of the study is to see if this self-management program, in collaboration between specialized health services and municipality health services, improves patients with COPD health-promoting competence, coping and quality of life, and reduces health service costs.The study has a RCT design.
| Arm | Type | Interventions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| self management program | Experimental | Other: Self management program | Participation in an 11 week self-management program |
| Control group | No intervention |
Sex: All, ages: 18 Years to any
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of COPD, GOLD 2-4 * Speak and understand norwegian * Adult Exclusion Criteria: \-
| Facility | City | Country | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helse Fonna | Haugesund | Norway |