Table 2.

Six core categories and subthemes.

Core theme
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