The current study is in the design of a single-blind randomized controlled trial. Patients were randomized into intervention group (n:34) and control group (n=34). Coaching interview will be held once a week for 6-8 weeks with the patients in the coaching group. Coaching sessions will be based on the social support the patient receives from family and friends.~Both the coaching group and the control group will be given information about COPD. This information will be given face to face first. Later, the booklet of the training given will be delivered to the patients via message.~The data was collected using the socio-demographic information form,COPD Assessment Test (CAT), and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS).~Data Analysis will be done with SPSS package program
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of the health coaching approach applied to patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on the perceived social support of the patients.~Research Hypotheses:~H0: Health coaching approach has no effect on perceived social support in patients with COPD.~H1: Health coaching approach has an effect on perceived social support in patients with COPD.