Aim To evaluate the benefits of self‐management interventions on the quality of life of
patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Background Chronic obstructive …

The tendency toward “either/or” thinking (either cure or comfort) in traditional biomedical
care paradigms does little to optimize care in advancing chronic illness. Calls for improved …

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the most common cause of admission to
acute care facilities in Canada. The burden of illness for patients, caregivers and the health …

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive and
nonreversible disease, is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity throughout the world …

Chronic lung disease is growing in prevalence and patients are living longer with long-term
illness and a high-symptom burden: as these diseases are so common there are now …

Abstract Introduction: Harold Shipman, a general practitioner (GP) working near Manchester
in England, is thought to have killed 250 of his patients by diamorphine overdose between …

ABSTRACT COPD is one of the basic death causes for thousands of adults around the
world. Despite the decrease in functionality and Quality of Life, patients with COPD want to …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive and nonreversible disease,
is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity throughout the world. Detecting COPD early in …

Introduction: Illness is a test both for those who are suffering and their families. Patients and
their beloved ones are going through several stages until they finally accept the disease and …

Nos dias de hoje estima-se que cerca de 210 milhões de pessoas sofram de DPOC a nível
mundial (5ª maior causa de anos perdidos por mortalidade prematura ou incapacidade) e …