Improving self-management for people with COPD
Optimizing Effectiveness and Implementation of COPD Self-Management Treatment
This study is looking to make self-management programs better for people with COPD by figuring out what works best, and it will involve 448 participants who will learn about managing their condition, staying active, and using their inhalers correctly, all with the goal of helping them feel better and stay out of the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rush University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11047967 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the effectiveness and implementation of self-management programs for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It aims to understand the components that make these programs successful and to optimize them using a structured approach. The study will involve 448 individuals diagnosed with COPD who have had recent exacerbations, and will include treatments such as self-management education, physical activity, and inhaler training. By analyzing the outcomes, the research seeks to reduce hospitalizations related to respiratory issues and improve patients' quality of life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have been diagnosed with COPD and have experienced an exacerbation in the past year.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a diagnosis of COPD or who have not experienced recent exacerbations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective self-management strategies for COPD patients, reducing hospital visits and enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that self-management programs can effectively reduce hospitalizations for COPD, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Rush University Medical Center — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mathew, Amanda R — Rush University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Mathew, Amanda R
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.