Expert Patient Self-management Programme Versus Usual Care in Bronchiectasis

Expert Patient Self-management Programme Versus Usual Care in Bronchiectasis

The aim of this exploratory randomized controlled trial was to investigate the efficacy of a disease specific Expert Patient Programme compared to usual care in patients with bronchiectasis. Hypothesis: Disease specific EPP will increase self efficacy compared to usual care.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients (>18 years) with a primary diagnosis of bronchiectasis based on a respiratory physician's assessment including a computed tomography scan were included in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Primary diagnosis of cystic fibrosis
• Patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection
• Patients with any condition that would have an impact on the assessment procedures (e.g. sensory impairment, pregnancy, language barriers)
• Any factor that would prevent adherence to the self-management programme.