The complexity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can negatively impact the
lives of people with the condition and compromise their capacity to take care of their needs …

Background COPD guidelines non-concordance is a challenge frequently highlighted by
respiratory experts. Despite the provision of comprehensive evidence-based national and …

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 …

Objective Advance care planning (ACP) clarifies goals for future care if a patient becomes
unable to communicate their own preferences. However, ACP uptake is low, with …

Context Breathlessness is a distressing symptom in advanced disease. Understanding its
patterns, burden, and palliative care (PC) needs over time is important to improve patients' …

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 …

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

Aim To explore family caregivers' experiences of contributing to self‐care of patients with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Design A qualitative description study …

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive, life-limiting
illness that requires end-of-life care planning, yet remains under-served. Understanding …

Aims and objectives To examine the experiences with palliative care in people with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease among professional caregivers in a Danish home care …