This observational study aims to examine how different types of functional social support (emotional/informational, tangible, affectionate, and positive social interaction) predict self-management capacity among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study includes a quantitative cross-sectional survey and qualitative semi-structured interviews (N=20) to explore barriers and facilitators to adequate social support. Findings will inform the development of targeted self-management interventions for COPD patients.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
89
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Self-management capacity
Measured using the Chronic Respiratory Disease Questionnaire (CRQ) - Mastery domain; score range 1-7, where higher scores indicate greater perceived control over COPD symptoms.
Time frame: At enrollment (single time point)
Functional social support subdomains
Measured using Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey (MOS-SSS); subscale scores for emotional/informational, tangible, affectionate, and positive social interaction.
Time frame: At enrollment
Structural social support
Measured using Social Support Questionnaire - Short Form (SSQ-6).
Time frame: At enrollment
Symptom severity
Measured using COPD Assessment Test (CAT).
Time frame: At enrollment
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