Open AccessCaregiver Experiences and Roles in Care Seeking During COPD Exacerbations: A Qualitative Study
Author(s) -
Madhuvanthi Suresh,
J. P. Young,
Vincent S. Fan,
Carol Simons,
Catherine Battaglia,
Tracy L. Simpson,
John C. Fortney,
Emily Locke,
Ranak Trivedi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
annals of behavioral medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.701
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1532-4796
pISSN - 0883-6612
DOI - 10.1093/abm/kaab045
Subject(s) - medicine , copd , exacerbation , intervention (counseling) , social support , qualitative research , nursing , psychiatry , psychology , psychotherapist , social science , sociology , immunology
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive, debilitating illness characterized by exacerbations that require timely intervention. COPD patients often rely on informal caregivers-relatives or friends-for assistance with functioning and support. Caregivers perform roles that may be particularly important during acute exacerbations in monitoring symptoms and seeking medical intervention. However, little is known about caregivers' roles and experiences as they support their patients during exacerbations.