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The working-age experience of living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Masters, Lisa Robyn; (2018) The working-age experience of living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Doctoral thesis (D.Clin.Psy), UCL (University College London). Green open access

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Abstract

Numerous factors have an impact on quality of life in people living with COPD. Some of these are likely to be relevant to all people living with COPD, whereas others may have more impact on those of an employable age. This study reports the findings of a qualitative investigation of 11 working-age adults with COPD, aged between 52 and 63. The aim of this study was to understand in greater depth the impact that COPD has on quality of life for individuals of a working-age. A framework analysis approach was used, and ten themes were identified, which interact in complex and nuanced ways. Interestingly, the sample reported very few concerns specific to their age group. The majority of participants did not report concerns about loss of employment, for example. However, changes to their role within the family and the need to be cared for by their children were particularly distressing. Participants also reported complex relationships to making lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking. Participants commonly reported a lack of ‘readiness’ for making changes, and experiencing services as disempowering when this sense of not being ready was not taken seriously. These areas need further exploration.

Type: Thesis (Doctoral)
Qualification: D.Clin.Psy
Title: The working-age experience of living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Event: UCL (University College London)
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
Language: English
UCL classification: UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > Div of Psychology and Lang Sciences
URI: https://discovery-pp.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10056472
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