Methodology and baseline characteristics of a randomized controlled trial testing a health care professional and peer-support program for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: The BREATHE2 study

Self-management support (SMS) for patients with COPD can improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL). However, it remains unclear what SMS strategies are most effective. Using peer support to advance self-management is promising, as peer supporters possess credibility and can serve as role models.

Source: Contemporary Clinical Trials - April 28, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Aboumatar Hanan, Naqibuddin Mohammad, Neiman Joseph, Saunders Jamia, Kim Samuel, Chaudhry Hina, Garcia-Morales Emmanuel, Robinson Nancy, McBurney Marjorie, Jager Leah, Ajayi Tokunbo, Bone Lee, Chung Suna, Farrell Bernard, Joo Jin Hui, Linnell John, Pirfo Source Type: research