| Abstrak/Abstract |
Objective: Education of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is proven effective to improve the quality of life of patients. But more
information is still required to find COPD patients needs in therapy. The authors set to explore perceptions, expectations, and needs of COPD
patients as a part of pharmaceutical services.
Methods: This is a study of qualitative phenomenology analysis conducted in four hospitals in Mojokerto, East Java, Indonesia. The study interviews
14 patients diagnosed with COPD for at least three months and aged ?40 y old. Patients are interviewed about their perceptions, expectations, and
needs about education experienced by them.
Results: All patients consider that education is important. Some of them think this education must be offered by a medical practitioner when they
visit the hospital. This matter is less understood by the hospital. This matter results in the poor treatment of COPD patients and failure. Patients only
receive education when they are diagnosed by a physician. Further education is not given if patients do not ask. Education material should cover
causes of COPD, progression, and subsequent medication.
Conclusion: Education for COPD patients support treatment offered by medical practitioners. Education need room reserved for this purpose.
Pharmacists also need to support this education by monitoring drug therapy and informs COPD patients about prescribed drugs. |
