Palliative care aims to prevent and relieve suffering by controlling symptoms and providing
support to patients and families in order to maintain and improve their quality of life (QoL)[1] …

People with chronic respiratory disease often suffer from a high symptom burden, level of
disability and uncertainty about their future. However, individuals with non-malignant …

Palliative care has been a neglected aspect of the management of nonmalignant respiratory
disease. There is now growing recognition of its importance in chronic obstructive …

Palliative care is aimed at the prevention and relief of symptoms and the improvement of the
quality of life according to the needs of the patients and their families in parallel with curative …

Palliative care aims to optimise function and to enhance quality of life for patients with
serious and life-limiting illnesses. It focuses on reducing the burden of symptoms, and …

COPD is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Patients suffer from refractory
breathlessness, unrecognized anxiety and depression, and decreased quality of life …

Palliative care needs and integration of palliative care support in chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD): a qualitative Page 1 1 Palliative care needs and integration of palliative care …

Palliative care involves a holistic approach that aims to reduce suffering and improve the
quality of life for patients. Despite benefits to patients who are dying with noncancer …

Palliative care is an interdisciplinary medical specialty that focuses on preventing and
relieving suffering and on supporting the best possible quality of life for patients facing …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects 80 million people worldwide, is the
fourth most prevalent cause of death globally and accounts for 3.5% of total years lost due to …