Determining the effect of implementing an educational package on quality of life among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease referring to teaching hospitals affiliated with Ilam University of Medical Sciences in 2016.

Moreover, it also has a great influence on an increase in the level of compliance with treatment regimen and acceptance of the medical personnel's advice and appropriate communication between the nurses and the patients.[ 10 ] On the other hand, it enhances the patient's satisfaction and quality of care, increases the patient's participation in self-care, and improves the patient's QoL.[ 11 ] Designing and implementing educational programs with an emphasis on enhancing all QoL dimensions including spiritual-mental dimension and self-esteem among the patients with chronic diseases is highly significant and can improve the patients’ feeling of lack of independence, qualification, strength, and spirit in dealing with the problems caused by the disease.

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