Nurse and Holistic Care
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Nurse and Holistic Care

NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL THERAPY FOR CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD): A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Imam, Nurul (Unknown)
Darmawan, Taufan Citra (Unknown)
Alfianti, Khalifatus Zuhriyah (Unknown)
Aga, Maria Sofia Anita (Unknown)
Dianita, Eka Mei (Unknown)
Fernanda, Pradita Ayu (Unknown)
Rusmeni, Ni Putu Diah Ayu (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2025

Abstract

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. This disease attacks the respiratory tract, resulting in chronic symptoms such as narrowing of the airways, shortness of breath, and coughing. However, the management of treatment for this disease is still very lacking. Therefore, the best treatment needs to be understood. Objective: This review article aims to explain the best treatment for COPD sufferers. Design: This study employed a systematic review design guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework. Data Sources: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using four electronic databases—Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar—focusing on articles published between 2020 and 2025. Keywords used included "Non-Pharmacology", "COPD", "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease", "Therapy", "Intervention", and "Nursing". Studies were included if they used Pre-Experimental, Quasi-Experimental, Randomized Controlled Trial, or Qualitative research designs. Review Methods: Two reviewers performed data extraction and risk of bias assessment independently using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) checklist, with discrepancies resolved through consensus or a third reviewer. Results: A review of 19 articles showed that non-pharmacological interventions, such as telerehabilitation, physical exercise, and breathing techniques, have been shown to help improve the functional capacity and quality of life of COPD patients. Conclusions: The combination of physical and psychological therapies has shown more optimal results, especially with the support of technology. However, further research is needed to evaluate long-term effectiveness and ensure wider and more targeted implementation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

nhc

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Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

“Nurse and Holistic Care" is a Scientific Journal managed by Institute for Research and Community Services of Nahdlatul Ulama University, Surabaya. The scope of this journal is articles in the fields of health, public health, midwifery and nursing (basic nursing, medical surgical nursing, ...