Table 2.

Patient-level factors (Practitioners’ perspectives): themes and exemplar subthemes

Themes	Subthemes/exemplar codes
Knowledge and understanding	• COPD aetiology, diagnosis and prognosis
	• COPD trajectory
	• Medicines–inhaler technique and ‘rescue packs’
Motivation and taking responsibility	• Changing behaviour e.g., smoking
	• Uptake of referrals and appointments e.g., PR
	• Managing and maintaining lifestyle
Emotional and psychological issues	• Anxiety and depression
	• Frustration and guilt
	• Self-efficacy and confidence
Specific self-management skills	• Self-monitoring
	• Exacerbation management
	• Problem-solving, goals-setting
Social/support network	• Family and peer support
	• Social isolation
	• Access to support
Personal life circumstances/context	• Comorbidity
	• Living/housing arrangement
	• Socioeconomic conditions
	• Education/literacy