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Identifying Behavioral Phenotypes in Chronic Illness: Self-Management of COPD and Comorbid Hypertension.
Patient education and counseling - 1 Mar 2021
Perez-Benzo Grace M, Muellers Kimberly, Chen Shiqi, Liu Bian, Bagiella Emilia, O'Conor Rachel, Wolf Michael S, Wisnivesky Juan P, Federman Alex D
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OBJECTIVES: To identify and characterize the constellation, or clusters, of self-management behaviors in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and comorbid hypertension. METHODS: Cluster analysis (n = 204) was performed with standardized scores for medication adherence to COPD and hypertension medications, inhaler technique, and diet as well as self-reported information on physical activity,...
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