Main themes (number of occurrences) | Sub-themes (number of occurrences) |
---|---|
Physical health (22) | Light physical activity triggers physical complaints (6) |
 | Stamina (4) |
Fluctuating character of COPD (4) | |
 | Restriction in general physical activity (3) |
 | Invalidity (2) |
 | Restriction in physical functioning due to physical symptoms (1) |
 | Heavy physical activity causes physical complaints (1) |
Mobility (1) | |
Coping with COPD-related complaints/restrictions (9) | Avoiding activities (3) |
 | Balance between rest and activity (3) |
 | Performing physical activities in order to avoid sitting at home (1) |
 | Adapting activities (1) |
 | Professional help for anxiety (1) |
Hobby/Leisure time (3) | Going out (1) |
 | Holidays (1) |
 | Sport (1) |
Autonomy (2) | Asking for help (1) |
 | Independence (1) |
Anxiety (2) | Fear of being alone (1) |
 | Fear of suffocating (1) |
Social life (2) | Homebound (1) |
 | Offering help to others (1) |
Additional factors affecting symptoms (1) | Weather conditions (1) |
Fatigue (1) | Tired (1) |
Anger (1) | Frustration (1) |
Work (1) | Losing one’s job (1) |