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Background and study aims Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name used to refer to a number of progressive devastating and debilitating lung diseases, which includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease. People that have COPD typically feel breathless after physical activity, have a persistent cough with phlegm and suffer frequently from chest infections. There is no cure for the condition, but making lifestyle changes and taking medications can alleviate symptoms. New skills such as how to exercise, how to manage their stress and how to manage their breathing are important to learn. SPACE FOR COPD is a manual which aims to teach people these skills, and to provide them with information about their condition and how best to manage it. A previous research study showed that there were clear benefits to using the manual in the short term, and some of these gains were maintained after 6 months. In this study, however, the treatment period was brief, with only an initial consultation of 30-45 minutes. The added benefit of more sustained ongoing support should be tested. It is now important to investigate whether these improvements can be better maintained in the longer term, and also if the manual can be given to patients as part of routine clinical care, rather than as part of a research study. Who can participate? Adults diagnosed with COPD. What does the study involve? Participants are randomly allocated to one of two groups. Those in group 1 are given the SPACE FOR COPD manual in group settings in the community. Those in group 2 are given their usual care and do not receive the SPACE FOR COPD manual. We assess participants at the start of the study, after 6 months and after 9 months to investigate both the short-term and longer-term effects of the self-management manual. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? The benefits of participating within this study involve gaining a better understanding of COPD and how patients can improve their symptoms. Information gathered from the patients will aid and inform both current and future research, and aim to provide better care for patients living with COPD. There are no anticipated risks of participating in the research project. Where is the study run from? Glenfield Hospital (UK) When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? January 2015 to June 2017 Who is funding the study? 1. Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care East Midlands (UK) 2. Academic Health Science Network East Midlands (UK) Who is the main contact? Sally Singh [email protected]

Critère d'inclusion

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), self management

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