Effects of nursing intervention on elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease / 中国基层医药

ABSTRACT

Objective To observe the effects of nursing intervention on elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD). Methods A total of 60 patients with COPD were given specific nursing intervention when their conditions were stable after the routine care. Results After 12 months of nursing intervention,their symptoms were relieved or disappeared,such as cough,sputum and shortness of breath.Physical strength improved significantly,partial pressure of oxygen elevated,carbon dioxide partial pressure reduced with significant difference(P＜0.01).Lung functions FEV1(%)and FEV1/FVC(%)were improved,and 6MWD(m)was significantly increased after intervention(P＜0.01). Conclusion The nursing intervention can significantly improve lung function and quality of life in elderly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.