Perceptions and Experiences of Patients and Informal Caregivers in Advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease:An Exploratory Study (TH371B)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2017.12.066
Abstract: Objectives • Understanding the perceptions of patients and informal caregivers in advanced COPD. • Understanding what is lacking in PC provision in advanced COPD. Original Research Background Although chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is recognized… read more here.
Keywords: patients informal; advanced copd; informal caregivers; disease ... See more keywords
Communicating uncertainty: contrasting the communication experiences of patients with advanced COPD and incurable lung cancer.
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DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmab024
Abstract: BACKGROUND Due to the uncertain disease trajectory and variable rate of progression in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), health care professionals (HCPs) are challenged in explaining what the future may hold for patients compared to… read more here.
Keywords: patients advanced; advanced copd; lung cancer; communication ... See more keywords
Individualized breathlessness interventions may improve outcomes in patients with advanced COPD
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DOI: 10.1111/resp.13324
Abstract: Many patients with advanced COPD experience refractory breathlessness and individualized breathlessness interventions may improve management of this complex symptom. The aims of this study were to develop, implement and assess the efficacy of a breathlessness… read more here.
Keywords: breathlessness interventions; breathlessness; advanced copd; interventions may ... See more keywords
Clinically important deterioration in advanced COPD patients using single inhaler triple therapy: results from the FULFIL study
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DOI: 10.1183/1393003.congress-2017.pa3248
Abstract: A prospective analysis of clinically important deterioration (CID), a composite measure (lung function, health status and exacerbations) of worsening COPD (Singh, et al. Int J COPD 2016; 11:1413), in the FULFIL study is reported. FULFIL… read more here.
Keywords: fulfil study; important deterioration; deterioration; advanced copd ... See more keywords
Mechanisms of orthopnoea in patients with advanced COPD
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DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00754-2020
Abstract: Many patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) report an unpleasant respiratory sensation at rest, which is further amplified by adoption of a supine position (orthopnoea). The mechanisms of this acute symptomatic deterioration are… read more here.
Keywords: mechanisms orthopnoea; patients severe; advanced copd; supine position ... See more keywords
Caring for patients with advanced COPD: beyond the inhalers…
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DOI: 10.1183/20734735.0229-2022
Abstract: COPD affects millions of people worldwide. Patients with advanced COPD have a high symptom burden. Breathlessness, cough and fatigue are frequent daily symptoms. Guidelines often focus on pharmacological treatment, especially inhaler therapy, but other approaches… read more here.
Keywords: lung transplantation; advanced copd; patients advanced; therapy ... See more keywords
Sobering reality of palliative care provision for patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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DOI: 10.20452/pamw.14820
Abstract: 222 conducted a timely online survey among pulm onologists who were members of the Polish Re spiratory Society to inquire about EOL, including their attitude, symptomatic treatment, and com munication between physicians and patients with… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; advanced copd; palliative care; cancer ... See more keywords
Non-pharmacological Management in Palliative Care for Patients With Advanced COPD
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.907664
Abstract: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disabling condition associated with progressive airflow limitation and lung tissue damage; its main symptoms are breathlessness, fatigue, cough, and sputum production. In the advanced stage of the disease,… read more here.
Keywords: management palliative; advanced copd; pharmacological management; non pharmacological ... See more keywords
Patient-Centered Discussion on End-of-Life Care for Patients with Advanced COPD
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DOI: 10.3390/medicina58020254
Abstract: Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may lead to a rapid decline in health and subsequent death, an unfortunate tyranny of having COPD—an irreversible health condition of 16 million individuals in the USA totaling… read more here.
Keywords: copd; advanced copd; end life; patients advanced ... See more keywords