Table 5.

Patients educations topics control group – conventional COPD rehabilitation

Topics/themes

Communication/ learning form

• COPD and the treatment • The importance of smoking cessation • The importance of daily activity and exercise • The importance of nutrition • Medication and use of devices and inhalation technics • Early signs of exacerbation and action plan • Use of nebulizer apparatus and oxygen apparatus. Individually smoking cessation and dietician will be optional for the individual COPD patient if assessed relevant.

Topics are promoted as a combination of: • Information • Dialogue • Reflection exercises • Practical exercises • Focusing on increasing the individual’s self-competence • Networking and exchange of experience.

Responsible health profession: Respiratory nurse