EVALUATION OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PERCEPTION OF PATIENTS USING LONG-TERM OXYGEN THERAPY (LTOT)
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https://doi.org/10.52764/jms.25.33.4.7Keywords:
LTOT, COPD, KAP, Long-term oxygen therapyAbstract
Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of patients with chronic lung diseases about long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT).
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Pulmonology Department of MTI-Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, from January 1, 2023, to June 1, 2023. Patients with chronic lung diseases receiving LTOT were included, while terminally ill patients and those unable to communicate were excluded. Data were collected using a structured proforma that assessed demographics, indications, duration of LTOT, and knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding LTOT.
Results: Among 50 patients studied, 42% used oxygen for more than 15 hours daily, 76% used it both day and night, 70% preferred oxygen concentrators over cylinders, and 68% were unaware of the potential hazards of oxygen therapy. Regarding benefits, 56% experienced improvement in dyspnea, and nine patients reported complete (100%) relief with LTOT.
Conclusion: The findings emphasize the importance of structured patient education programs and psychosocial support to improve the effectiveness and acceptability of LTOT. Customized interventions can enhance compliance, quality of life, and overall clinical outcomes for patients dependent on long-term oxygen therapy.
Keywords: LTOT, COPD, KAP, Long-term oxygen therapy
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