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Construction of a patient health management patient journey map based on health action process approach theory for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Shengxi Chen, Yinlong Li, Yan Zhang … Yuqin Cheng
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Experts showed moderate agreement on the COPD patient journey map.

Construction of a patient health management patient journey map based on health action process approach theory for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Shengxi Chen et al. · Chronic respiratory disease · 2026
Background

Self-management ability for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in China urgently needs to be strengthened.

Purpose

To construct a patient health management journey map based on the HAPA theory.

Methods

Using the HAPA theory as a framework, a patient health management patient journey map was developed through literature review, reference to standardised guidelines, phenomenological research and expert consultation.

n = 5 patients
Results
Expert opinions on the patient journey map showed moderate coordination.
n = 5 patients
More results

Semi-structured interviews with 5 respiratory medical staff identified the core stages of the patient journey.

In a separate subsequent process, the 8 experts selected for consultation had an average work experience of 19.13 ± 3.27 years.

More results

Education levels included 2 with a bachelor's degree and 6 with a master's degree or above; professional titles included 3 associate senior doctors, 3 senior doctors and 2 intermediate doctors; and research specialties included 5 in respiratory medicine and 3 in internal medicine nursing.

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Conclusion

It provides patients with comprehensive scientific guidance and promotes the establishment of healthy behaviours.

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