Özet:

Objective: In this study, it was aimed to examine the relationship between paramedics' COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) patient management and their self-efficacy perceptions in the prehospital period. Materials and Methods: The research was conducted between October and November 2022 in descriptive-relational type. The sample of the research consisted of 120 students studying in the First and Emergency Aid Program of the Vocational School of Health Services of two universities. SocioDemographic Information Form, COPD knowledge level questionnaire and General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) were used in the study. Results: More than half of the students are women, and approximately 70% have received training on chronic diseases. The COPD knowledge levels of the students were at a medium level and the GSE total score average was low. It was determined that the COPD knowledge level and the school variables had a significant positive effect on GSE (p<0.001). Conclusion: In our study, it was found that the COPD knowledge of the students was moderate and their self-efficacy was low. It was determined that the COPD knowledge level of the students was an important predictor of the GSE (p<0.001). Keywords: COPD, Paramedics, Pre-Hospital, Self-Efficacy, Student

Anahtar Kelimeler: