Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Health Coaching

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of the health coaching approach applied to patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on the perceived social support of the patients.Research Hypotheses:H0: Health coaching approach has no effect on perceived social support in patients with COPD.H1: Health coaching approach has an effect on perceived social support in patients with COPD.

Inclusion Criteria:over 40 years old,diagnosed with COPD for at least 6 months,without stage III and IV heart failure,without any cancer diagnosis,no communication problems (such as those who do not have problems in expressing - themselves, no hearing problems),not diagnosed with cognitive and mental dysfunction (such as Alzheimer's, dementia, bipolar disorder, major depression)Patients who agree to participate in the study will be formed.Exclusion Criteria:with any cancerwith stage IV heart failurepatients requiring clinical follow-up due to acute COPD exacerbation