Patients and caregivers survey on COPD

The survey is titled Enhancing Access to Existing COPD Education and Self-Management Resources. 

Through their lived experiences, patients and caregivers struggling with respiratory problems can identify barriers and opportunities to improve the dissemination and use of existing educational materials and self-management tools and resources. The ultimate goal of the survey is better outcomes and quality of life for people living with the disease. 

Who can complete the survey?

• Individuals living with signs, symptoms or diagnosis of COPD, as well as caregivers. 
• Signs or symptoms of COPD may include chronic cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, frequent respiratory infections, fatigue, chest tightness, swelling in the ankles or feet, unexplained weight loss, bluish tint to lips or fingertips, and increased mucus production.
• People who have accessed COPD-related resources or prevention services such as smoking cessation programs, breathing exercises, flu and pneumonia vaccinations, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, spirometry testing, support groups, palliative symptom control, hospice care, etc.

Deadline to complete the survey

• The survey starts on February 3rd, and the deadline to answer is March 31, 2025.

How to complete the survey?

• The anonymous survey can be answered in English or French through an online form.

About Archipel's COPD Working Group

For more information on our priority projects and activities, check out Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Working Group.