Barriers exist to effectively integrate palliative care (PC) into care for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Objective:
To test the acceptability of and satisfaction with a telehealth-facilitated integrated PC (TIPC) intervention and to examine its preliminary impact on quality of life (QOL) and symptoms.
Methods:
Nine patients with COPD received the TIPC intervention. Repeated measures data from the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Palliative Care scale (FACIT-Pal) and the Clinical COPD Questionnaire (CCQ) were collected at baseline, three months, and six months. Intervention acceptability was measured using investigator-developed questions.
Results:
Analysis revealed significant changes over time in the FACIT-Pal and the CCQ (p values <0.05), reflecting improved health-related QOL and reduced COPD symptoms. There was a generally positive reception to the intervention.
Discussion:
Results suggest the TIPC intervention may be acceptable and may enhance QOL and reduce symptoms in individuals with COPD.
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