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Improvement of Sleep in COPD Patients Through Inhalation Management Education by Nurse.
Sponsor: Kumamoto University
Summary
This study aims to investigate whether inhalation management education provided by nurses improves sleep quality in patients with COPD. Inhalation management education includes training in inhalation techniques and guidance on how to use medications when symptoms occur. The main research question is: ・Does inhalation management education improve sleep quality in patients with COPD? Researchers will determine whether inhalation management education improves sleep quality compared to no education. Participants will: * Participate in two interviews with researchers using video conferencing tools. * Keep a diary recording their symptoms, sleep duration, and the frequency of rescue inhaler use.
Official title: A Study on Improving Sleep Quality in COPD Patients Through Inhalation Management Education by Nurses Using Video Conferencing Tools.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-01
Completion Date
2029-03-31
Last Updated
2025-12-31
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
inhalation management education
* During interviews with researchers, undergo a technical check. Then, practice inhalation techniques. * During interviews with researchers, discuss solutions to symptoms and problems encountered in daily life. * Participants implement the solutions decided upon during the observation period. * During the second intervention, assess whether the solutions were effective and, if not, consider alternative solutions.
Locations (1)
Kumamoto University
Kumamoto, Chuo-ku, Japan