After treatment, the BAI score had decreased significantly to 40.8 ±3.11, in association; the mean 6MWD had also improved in the treated group only, from 333.15± 70 to 376.9 ± 64.9 meter, an increase of statistically significant p value of 0.042.
In conclusion: Seven week self-management education to COPD patients produced a significant improvement in exercise tolerance and BAI score.