An exploratory study carried out in Hong Kong examined the effects of a counseling service and nursing education program on medication adherence and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Abstract

People with chronic obstructive lung disease frequently struggle with not utilizing their inhalers as prescribed. This has a negative impact on one's health and overall quality of life. A variety of studies have found that patients who rigorously adhere to their medication schedules had fewer hospitalizations and a higher quality of life. Nurse education and counselling have been found to improve both quality of life and adherence to therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A nursing education and counselling plan has been shown to be an effective new technique for improving medication adherence and patient quality of life in COPD patients. This dissertation aims to accomplish three things: (1) Research and develop a strategy for executing an educational program in a clinical context; (2) Create a protocol for evidence-based practice; and (3) assess the feasibility of applying the method.

Six studies that met the criteria were chosen from two separate online databases. The studies were thoroughly examined to verify that they were of adequate quality and validity. SIGN (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network) checklists were used during the evaluation. The acquired data was then examined.

The implementation's viability and flexibility were assessed. The evidence-based recommendations were also evaluated in terms of their practicality. The next step was to determine whether clinical suggestions supported by research were possible for healthcare practitioners to implement. Following that, we'll discuss the potential drawbacks and benefits of developing technology and experiment with cost-benefit analyses. Furthermore, the EBP technique was designed with real-world clinical applications in mind.