| CCMP | Comprehensive Care Management Program |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases |
| DMP | Disease Management Program |
| C | Control |
| F | Females |
| HRQOL | Health-related quality of life |
| HL | Health Literacy |
| IDM | Integrated disease management |
| I | Intervention |
| M | Males |
| PSMP | Partnership based Self-management Training |
| PA | Patient Activation |
| QOL | Quality of life |
| SSM | Supported Self-Management |
| SMI | Self-management Intervention |