Illness Perceptions and Self-Management among People with Chronic Lung Disease and Healthcare Professionals

This study explores how self-management interventions (SMIs) for Chinese patients with chronic lung disease may fail when misaligned with the local context in primary and secondary care. Using a mixed-method design, interviews and surveys among patients and healthcare professionals identified four interrelated themes: illness perceptions, self-management skills, influencing factors, and patient needs. Findings highlight gaps in knowledge, delayed responses to exacerbations, and resource constraints, emphasizing the importance of tailored interventions to improve implementation and patient health outcomes.