Healthcare experiences of adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) across community care settings: a meta-ethnography

What is it about?

A meta-ethnography of qualitative studies was undertaken to understand the healthcare experiences of patients with COPD seeking care in community care settings. The experiences of this group often fell short of what was expected and needed. Emotion, identity and vulnerability shaped healthcare experiences of adults with COPD. Adopting strategies to improve experiences of care in the community can be expected to improve self-management and contribute to improved health outcomes and quality of life.

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