Palliative care for breathless patients in the community.

作者: David Maher , Laureen Hemming

DOI: 10.12968/BJCN.2005.10.9.19686

关键词: Coping (psychology)Pharmacological interventionsFamily medicinePalliative careNursingNursing carePsychological interventionMedicine

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.

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