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Brief Summary
This research will be conducted using a pre-test and post-test control group experimental design to evaluate the effect of telenursing intervention on oral health in individuals with COPD.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must have been diagnosed with COPD for at least 6 months, * receive inpatient treatment in internal medicine and surgical clinics, * signed the informed consent form to participate in the study, * have internet access and a mobile device with Android/iOS operating system, * be able to use a phone, * ≥ 40 years old, * have no communication barriers, * mild (Stage 1), moderate (Stage 2), severe (Stage 3), or very severe (Stage 4) stages according to the GOLD (2023) report. Exclusion Criteria: * Those diagnosed with COPD less than 6 months ago, * Those receiving outpatient treatment, * Those hospitalized in the intensive care unit, * Those without internet access and a mobile device with Android/iOS operating system, * Those who do not have the ability to use a phone, * Those under 40 years of age, * Those with communication barriers, * Those who wish to withdraw from the research/withdraw from participation during the research process,