A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAMME (PTP) ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING SELF-CARE MANAGEMENT AMONG PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE AT SELECTED HOSPITAL OF MADHYA PRADESH

Abstract

Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory disorder characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. Effective self-care practices such as adherence to medication, breathing exercises, nutrition, and lifestyle modification play a vital role in improving quality of life and reducing hospital admissions.

Objectives: The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a Planned Teaching Programme (PTP) on improving knowledge regarding self-care management among patients diagnosed with COPD.

Methodology: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was adopted. A total of 50 COPD patients admitted in selected tertiary care hospitals of Madhya Pradesh were selected using a non-probability purposive sampling technique. A structured questionnaire on knowledge regarding self-care management was administered before and after the PTP. The intervention consisted of a structured educational session covering aspects such as breathing exercises, medication adherence, nutrition, physical activity, and prevention of exacerbations. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.