Table 4.
ASiCOLD-R: item score frequencies and percentage (n=84)
| ASiCOLD-R – items | Low n (%) | Moderate/high n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Disease perception | ||
| Disease acceptance | 26 (30.9) | 58 (69.1) |
| Disease limitations acceptance | 24 (28.6) | 60 (71.4) |
| Perceived family support in disease management | 9 (10.0) | 73 (89.0) |
| Perceived social support in disease management | 39 (46.0) | 44 (53.0) |
| Self-efficacy | ||
| Autonomous LTOT modifications (LTOT, n=58) | 51 (87.9) | 7 (12.1) |
| Following dietary prescriptions | 20 (24.1) | 63 (75.9) |
| Avoiding smoking (smoking, n=16) | 9 (56.2) | 7 (43.3) |
| Exercising following medical advice | 43 (51.8) | 40 (48.2) |
Abbreviations: ASiCOLD-R, Adherence Schedule in Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease – Revised; LTOT, long-term oxygen therapy.