Correlation of self-management ability with family function and coping style in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

ObjectiveTo understand the self-management ability of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), analyze the correlation between family function, coping style and self-management ability, to provide scientific theoretical guidance for clinical implementation of effective nursing intervention for COPD patients.

MethodsA total of 115 patients with COPD were selected as study subjects.They were surveyed by the general condition questionnaire, chronic disease self-management behavior scale(CDSMS), family care index scale (APGAR) and medical coping style scale (MCMQ).Pearson analysis was used to analyze the correlation between self-management ability and family function and coping style of COPD patients.

ResultsCOPD patients with age ≤70 years old, religious belief, education level >high school, monthly family income >5 000 yuan and living with spouse or parents or children had higher scores of self-management ability, and the differences were statistically significant(P < 0.05 to P < 0.01).The self-management score of 110 COPD patients was(38.06±6.48) points, the family function score was(7.12±1.01) points, and the coping style score was(47.39±6.23)points.Pearson analysis showed that self-management ability was positively correlated with family function and coping style(P < 0.05 to P < 0.01).

ConclusionsThe scores of self-management ability, family function and coping style in COPD patients are all at medium level, and self-management ability is positively correlated with family function and coping style.It is suggested that clinical medical staff should pay more attention to family function and coping style of COPD patients and take targeted measures to enhance self-management ability.