2025, Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part E

Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The disease, primarily caused by tobacco smoking and environmental pollutants, is characterized by airflow limitation and respiratory distress. Patient education plays a vital role in improving disease outcomes.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a Video Assisted Teaching Programme (VATP) on lifestyle modifications in improving knowledge among COPD patients admitted at Sri Chamarajendra Hospital, Hassan.

Methods: A quasi-experimental, one-group pre-test post-test design was employed. Forty COPD patients were selected through convenience sampling. A structured interview schedule was used for data collection. VATP was administered after pretest, and post-test was conducted after seven days. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results: Pre-test knowledge mean percentage was 41.67% and post-test knowledge mean percentage was 92.27%, indicating a significant improvement. The calculated t-value (t=25.10) was statistically significant (p<0.05). No significant association was found between post-test knowledge scores and socio-demographic variables.