The disease trajectory in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by
a progressive decline in overall function, loss of independence and reduction of health …

Background: Patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
experience substantial symptom burden, psychological and social morbidity. The …

This study aims to explore the potential for palliative care among people living with
advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Individual semi-structured …

Background: A study designed to explore the experiences of patients with severe chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and their carers, particularly with regard to ongoing …

It has long been recognised that the majority of care provided in chronic illness comes not
from health and social care professionals, but from family and friends. One such illness is …

BACKGROUND Patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPO) live
with a progressive and irreversible respiratory illness, and in late stages experience a …

Rationale: Little direction exists on how to integrate early palliative care in chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Objectives: We sought to identify patient and family …

This article describes health and social care professionals' perceptions of palliative care and
facilitators and barriers to the delivery of such care for patients with advanced chronic …

Objectives To explore what it means for patients to live with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) as an incurable and constantly progressing disease. Design Qualitative …

Background: Due to severe symptoms and poor prognosis in advanced cases, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is today seen as a palliative diagnosis. The …