RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06733662

The Effect of Motivational Interviewing-Based Education on Treatment Adherence and Self-Care Agency in COPD Patients

The Effect of Motivational Interviewing-Based Education on Treatment Adherence and Self-Care Agency in COPD Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Kahramanmaraş İstiklal University

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Aug 15, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

COPD Motivational Interviewing

Summary

This randomized controlled trial will be conducted to evaluate the effect of education and motivational interviewing on treatment adherence and self-care power in COPD patients. Hypotheses of the Study; H1: Education and motivational interviewing in COPD patients increase treatment adherence in patients. H2: Education and motivational interviewing in COPD patients increase self-care power in patients. There will be two groups in the study: control and intervention groups. Before the intervention, pre-test data will be collected in the control and intervention groups. After the intervention, post-test data will be collected in both groups in line with the data collection forms.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a motivational interviewing-based education program can improve medication adherence and self-care behaviors in people with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Motivational interviewing is a counseling technique that helps people find their own motivation to make healthy changes. **You may be eligible if...** - You have had a confirmed COPD diagnosis for at least 6 months - You are currently attending a chest or respiratory clinic - You have no communication problems - You are willing to participate in the study **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your COPD is currently in a flare-up (exacerbation) - You are too breathless to cooperate with the program - You have a malignant (cancer) diagnosis - You have a confirmed psychiatric illness Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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