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The role of visualising symptom worsening, COPD exacerbations and comorbid flare-ups in supporting tailored decision-making | A qualitative study exploring health care provider and patient perspectives.
Rodenburg, B.E. (2025) The role of visualising symptom worsening, COPD exacerbations and comorbid flare-ups in supporting tailored decision-making | A qualitative study exploring health care provider and patient perspectives.
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| Embargo date: | 31 December 2028 |
| Abstract: | Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a global health challenge, affecting over 400 million individuals and contributing to high mortality rates. The complexity of the disease and its interaction with other comorbidities presents challenges in managing care. Approaches like Shared decision-making (SDM) and tailored decision-making are essential approaches in improving disease management. Visualising symptom worsening shows potential to support tailored decision-making. Goal The aim of this study is to explore how COPD exacerbation and comorbid flare-up visualisations could support tailored decision-making as perceived by health care professionals (HCPs) and patients. Methods This qualitative study included HCPs from various medical disciplines and patients with COPD and comorbidities. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather insights regarding current practices and visualisations. Data were analysed thematically to explore key themes. Results Several key themes emerged related to the current care context. Visualising symptom worsening has potential benefits, including enhanced understanding, increased patient involvement in decision-making and effective self-management. Conclusion Visualising symptom worsening has the potential to support tailored decision-making. However, there are still challenges regarding usability. Further development is required to address this. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | TNW: Science and Technology |
| Programme: | Health Sciences MSc (66851) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/105331 |
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