A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A CAPTURED INSTRUCTIONAL TEACHING PLUG-IN ON ENHANCING KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE REGARDING SELF-CARE MANAGEMENT AMONG PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE ADMITTED TO SELECTED TERTIARY CARE HOSPITALS OF MADHYA PRADESH

Abstract

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is one of the most prevalent chronic respiratory diseases globally, characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation that is usually progressive and associated with an enhanced chronic inflammatory response in the airways and lungs. The disease remains one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), COPD is the third leading cause of death globally, accounting for approximately 3.23 million deaths in 2019. In India, COPD is emerging as a significant public health concern due to increased tobacco smoking, exposure to indoor air pollution from biomass fuel, and outdoor air pollution in both rural and urban areas.