The Oxford Textbook of Palliative Nursing remains the most comprehensive treatise on the
art and science of palliative care nursing available. Dr. Betty Rolling Ferrell and Dr. Judith A …

Introduction: Patients with chronic lung disease (CLD) experience a heavy symptom burden
at the end of life, but their uptake of palliative care is notably low. Having an understanding …

Background Although chronic lung disease is a common cause of mortality, little is known
about where individuals with chronic lung disease die. Research Question The aim of this …

Palliative care was initially developed for patients with advanced cancer. The concept has
evolved and now encompasses any life-threatening chronic disease. Studies carried out to …

Versorgungsforschung im letzten Lebensjahr beschäftigt sich mit der wissenschaftlichen
Erfassung der Begleitung und Betreuung von schwerstkranken und sterbenden Menschen …

Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive and debilitating
illness characterised by relentless loss of function, intensifying dyspnoea and frequent …

Hintergrund Patienten mit nicht-malignen Grunderkrankungen gelten in den Strukturen der
spezialisierten Palliativversorgung als unterrepräsentiert, und es steht zur Diskussion …

Methods An online survey addressing the aims of this study was developed and pilot tested.
The survey was distributed nationally using the database of the Lung Association's …

Palliative care has emerged as a crucial aspect of comprehensive healthcare, particularly in
respiratory medicine. This review navigates the intricate landscape of palliative care in the …

Aim/objective The aim is to examine and map the respiratory skills taught in the pre-
registration nursing curriculum (2010). Background Respiratory assessment and care are …