Research Article
Using Action Research and Peer Perspectives to Develop Technology That Facilitates Behavioral Change and Self-Management in COPD
Table 2
Six core categories and subthemes.
| Core theme | ā |
| Knowledge | Knowledge of the condition; knowledge of diagnosis; knowledge of the cause; awareness of COPD; stigma | Symptoms | Psychological; breathing related; infections; associated comorbidities and symptom triggers | Rehabilitation | Exercise; diet; smoking cessation; medical rehabilitation (including pulmonary) | Self-management (practice and strategies) | Breathing related; functional management; psychological; social management | Support | Health professional; peer support; friends and family; community and social support | Technology use | Internet; computers; videos; mobile phones; tablets |
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