Palliative care services for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
have been limited in most health care schemes despite the significant impact its symptoms …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with a progressive course with
a variable illness trajectory causing death either from respiratory failure or complications …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the only major worldwide cause of
mortality that is currently increasing in prevalence. Furthermore, COPD is incurable, and the …

Palliative care is appropriate for patients with COPD and should be integrated with disease-
specific therapies. The line between life prolonging and palliative care undoubtedly overlaps …

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

Although chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is recognized as being a life-
limiting condition with palliative care needs, palliative care provision is seldom implemented …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory illness with a myriad
of disabling symptoms and a decline in the functional parameters that affect the quality of …

Pulmonary rehabilitation and palliative care are two important components of the integrated
care of the patient with chronic respiratory disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of disability, morbidity and
mortality in old age. Patients with advanced stage COPD are most likely to be admitted three …

BACKGROUND: End-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a debilitating,
life-limiting condition. A palliative approach is appropriate for individuals with end-stage …