COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and is a serious respiratory
illness characterized by years of progressively debilitating breathlessness, high prevalence …

This article presents evidence found in a search of national and international literature for
patient preferences concerning settings in which to receive palliative care and the …

There is increased awareness of palliative care needs in people with COPD or interstitial
lung disease (ILD). This European Respiratory Society (ERS) task force aimed to provide …

Background Non-cancer patients experience the chronic process of disease that increases
the patients' suffering as well as families' care burden. Although two-thirds of deaths are …

There is increased awareness of palliative care needs in people with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) or interstitial lung disease (ILD). This European Respiratory …

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 and Objectives: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a life limiting
condition with a long list of serious psychosocial consequences, aggravating with illness …

Background Chronic heart failure has a high mortality and early provision of palliative care
supports complex decision-making and improves quality of life. Aim To explore whether and …

Patients with chronic respiratory disease commonly experience comorbid mental illness.
This study aimed to explore associations between mental illness and respiratory health, as …

Background: Advance care planning and palliative care are gaining recognition as critical
care components for adults with CHD, yet these often do not occur. Study objectives were to …