Perspectives of healthcare professionals and patients on the application of mindfulness in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To explore the views of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients towards mindfulness for individuals with COPD. METHODS: A qualitative study design informed by and analyzed using deductive thematic analysis. Twenty HCPs, with at least one year's clinical experience in COPD management and 19 individuals with moderate to severe COPD participated in semi-structured interviews.

Authors

Harrison SL; Lee A; Goldstein RS; Brooks D

Journal

Patient Education and Counseling, Vol. 100, No. 2, pp. 337–342

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

February 2017

DOI

10.1016/j.pec.2016.08.018

ISSN

0738-3991

Associated Experts

Dina Brooks

Executive Vice-Dean and Associate Vice-President, Academic, Faculty of Health Sciences

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