作者: David Maher , Laureen Hemming
DOI: 10.12968/BJCN.2005.10.9.19686
关键词: Coping (psychology) 、 Pharmacological interventions 、 Family medicine 、 Palliative care 、 Nursing 、 Nursing care 、 Psychological intervention 、 Medicine
摘要: Breathlessness is one of the commonest symptoms experienced by people receiving palliative care. However, misunderstanding nature care may hinder assessment, management and evaluation contribute to fear associated with living breathlessness in community. Knowledge related anatomy physiology vital informing nursing interventions. Pharmacological interventions have their place, but focus should be on systematic holistic assessment. Using this, nurses adopt a proactive role supporting helping patients adapt change maximizing coping strategies.