Objectives People with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are
frequently hospitalized, reporting high physical, psychological and spiritual suffering …

Hospital admissions are common for people with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). To provide effective, responsive care, it is important to understand how …

Background: The impact of living with palliative care needs arising from COPD disrupts an
individual's existential situation. However, no comprehensive synthesis of existing research …

Rationale: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have high symptom
burdens and poor health-related quality of life. The American Thoracic Society issued a …

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 …

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 …

CONTEXT: There is a trend toward extending palliative care to nonmalignant diseases.
There is no evidence that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requires its own …

Context Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a life-limiting illness. Despite best
available treatments, individuals continue to experience symptom burden and have high …

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