A Study To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Self-Instructional Module On Knowledge Regarding The Postural Drainage Therapy And Breathing Exercises In Copd Patients Among Staff Nurses At Selected Hospitals, Bangalore

摘要：

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a chronic, ongoing, progressive disease of the lower respiratory tract in the lungs.The hallmark of the disease is difficulty with breathing that slowly gets worse over time.COPD is a seriously disabling disease with the potential for major complications and is often eventually fatal.COPD is a major cause of disability, and it”s the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.1

作者: Amina Ather

作者单位: Doctoral Jury for sustainability and community outreach, UNESCO Taishan Scholer, Xinjiang Medical University, PRC Scientific Director, Medizin Park Ruhr, Germany

会议类型: 国内会议

会议名称: 第五届传统医学与现代医学比较国际学术大会

会议地点: 贵州兴义

会议语种:英文

页码: 109-111

在线出版日期: 2016-08-25（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）