Kaşıkçı MK. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 1–8 Using self‐efficacy
theory to educate a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A case study of 1‐
year follow‐up Self‐efficacy is important in determining which activities or situations an
individual will perform or avoid. This is a case study report to explore the utility of structured
education programme on strengthening self‐efficacy in an older adult with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). To comprehensively evaluate this intervention, a …

The predominant debilitating symptom in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) is shortness of breath. Self-efficacy theory has been used in a case study
approach to begin examining the expectations of a patient with COPD who attended a
pulmonary education program. Mr. M. was selected for the case study because his condition
typifies many of the problems encountered by patients with COPD. Mr. M.'s self-confidence
in managing his breathing difficulty was measured by using the COPD Self-Efficacy Scale …