OBJECTIVE: The objective was to provide a synthesis of the results of the research and
discourse lines on main dimensions of patient-centered care in the context of chronic …

BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a common, chronic and
burdensome condition requiring the individual to engage in a range of self-management …

The optimal care of the patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requires
an individualized, patient-centered approach that recognizes and treats all aspects of the …

The unaddressed palliative care needs of patients with advanced, nonmalignant, lung
disease highlight the urgent requirement for new models of care. This study describes a new …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will be the third leading cause of death
worldwide by 2020. The burdens of this increasingly prevalent illness borne by patients …

The human cost of advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for informal
caregivers in Canada is mostly unknown. Formal care is episodic, and informal caregivers …

Background: Social engagement is key to health and quality of life. Little is known about
social engagement patterns of middle-aged and older adults who live with one or more …

Objectives: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a major cause of disability,
morbidity and mortality in old age, representing a significant burden for families. However …

BACKGROUND Involving family as part of the patient's rehabilitation plan of care might
enhance the management of COPD. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the …

Executive Summary In July 2010, the Medical Advisory Secretariat (MAS) began work on a
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) evidentiary framework, an evidence-based …