Between hope and hopelessness: COPD patients' and their family members' experiences of interacting with healthcare providers – a qualitative longitudinal study

ConclusionDuring a period of transition after hospitalisation, available and well‐coordinated healthcare services, and alliances with healthcare professionals are crucial to COPD patients and their family members in terms of their self‐management, hope and well‐being.
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Empirical Studies Source Type: research