Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Authors

• Stefanie Poehacker*, Eastern Michigan University
• Megha Garg*, Eastern Michigan University
• Claudia Drossel, Eastern Michigan University

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

2018

Department/School

Psychology

Publication Title

Principle-Based Stepped Care and Brief Psychotherapy for Integrated Care Settings

Abstract

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, is preventable and treatable. Comprehensive COPD management can improve many aspects of patient functioning, but adherence tends to be poor. Barriers to adherence may be socioeconomic, patient, therapy, disease, or healthcare systems/provider-related (Sabaté, 2003). This chapter describes potential barriers to participation in COPD management, including screening and assessment questions and tools. It then outlines a stepped-care approach to brief interventions to increase adherence across all aspects of COPD treatment and provides resources for patients and providers.

Comments

C. Drossel is a faculty member in EMU's Department of Psychology.

*S. Poehacker and M. Garg are EMU students.

Recommended Citation

Poehacker, S., Garg, M., & Drossel, C. (2018). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In A. Maragakis & W. T. O’Donohue (Eds.), Principle-based stepped care and brief psychotherapy for integrated care settings (pp. 113–128). Springer International. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70539-2_11