Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has a progressive pathology that affects well-being quality of life. This study aimed to profile well-being in COPD patients across disease classifications. A cross-sectional survey (N = 179, n = 111 female) was conducted using online self-report measures including the COPD Assessment Test, Medical Research Council Dyspnoea Scale, Fatigue Assessment Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), health-related quality of life (EQ-5D-5L), Self-Compassion Scale Short Form, confidence to try a new intervention ruler and readiness to try a new intervention ruler. Self-compassion scores were similar across COPD severity (M = 2.98, SD = 0.74, p > 0.001) and participants reported high readiness (M = 9.05, SD = 3.56, p < 0.001) and confidence (M = 8.25, SD = 1.90, p < 0.001) to try new interventions. COPD symptoms and QoL decrease relative to COPD status, retain a high level of preparedness to improve their wellbeing.
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