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Introduction: The increased prevalence of chronic diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has a high social and economic impact, compromises patient's health and consequently the way they manage the disease and promote self-care.
Objectives: Systematize rehabilitation nursing interventions that promote self- care in the person with COPD.
Methods: This study consists of a systematic review of the literature. To understand and analyze this phenomenon, Orem's Theory of Self-Care was used.
Results: The results showed that nursing intervention programs, consisting of respiratory exercises, exercise training and a strong educational component, especially on symptom control and therapeutic management, promote self-care, self-management and self-efficacy.
Conclusions: Rehabilitation’s nurses, with their competences, where the educational strategies are highlighted, contributes to the management of the health condition of these patients.
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COPD Nursing Nursing Rehabilitation Self-care
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Instituto Politécnico de Viseu