Core category: self-management strategies currently used by patients with bronchiectasis
| Adherence to medical treatments subcategories | Self-administration of intravenous antibiotics, having reserve oral antibiotics, performing airway clearance, using inhaled and nebulised therapies, receiving vaccinations |
| Prevention of ill health/promotion of good health subcategories | Monitoring of symptoms and signs, sending a sputum sample for testing, exercising, dietary changes, reducing alcohol intake, smoking cessation, avoidance of irritants, complementary and alternative medicine |
| Dealing with psychological and social needs subcategories | Attending a psychiatrist, acceptance, problem solving, attending an evening class, employing a housekeeper |
| Communication subcategories | Contacting the bronchiectasis multidisciplinary team, general practitioner, pharmacist, social services, ambulance service, insurance company |