The knowledge and practice of patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease regarding energy expenditure and work simplification

Date of Completion

1994

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Work Performance, Occupational Health

Abstract

he main objective of the study was to find out if chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients of the Lung Center of the Philippines know and practice energy conservation and work simplification in their daily routine. Data was obtained by means of a questionnaire. The instrument was translated into Tagalog. A total of 16 respondents were included in the study. All data were analyzed descriptively. The data from the questionnaire was tallied, tabulated, and analyzed. Data were gathered and interpreted using frequency percentage and mean. Results of the study showed that 75% of the respondents were 57 yrs and above, more than half of COPD patients are previous smokers. Construction work was the occupation of the respondents with the biggest percentage included in the study, more than half of the subjects accepted the idea of ECWS while only 6% practiced their daily activities in the correct manner according to ECWS. The authors suggest that COPD patients read the manual regarding ECWS and practice what is written on it. They are encourage to share their knowledge about the ECWS to other authors strongly suggest that the staff of the rehabilitation unit of the Lung Center of the Philippines provide and instruct the COPD patients under their care regarding ECWS technique.

This document is currently not available here.

Share

COinS