COPD as a Life-Limiting Illness: Implications for Advanced Practice Nurses

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive and ultimately fatal chronic disease that is the fourth most common cause of death in the world. The functions, quality of life, communication skills and psychosocial health of progressive COPD patients are severely affected. Although these injuries are equal to or higher than those of cancer patients, the necessity of hospice care in patients with COPD is currently being investigated and solved. Senior Practice Nurse can make a significant contribution to the care of these underestimated people through appropriate evidence-based assessment and intervention. Symptom management (including dyspnea, fatigue and cachexia), self-management support, patient and family education, and advanced care programs are areas that senior caregivers should focus on.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a slowly disabling disease with functional restrictions and symptoms of high burden. Palliative care services are focused on the quality of life of people facing diseases limiting life. People at COPD often consider their diseases not as life-threatening diseases but as "lifestyle habits", making the interface difficult. A qualitative approach is used to capture the patient's experience. After discharge, we recruited patients with non-invasive ventilation of COPD and interviewed at home. In the interview schedule, we will explore participants' understanding of their illnesses, concerns, plans, hospice concerns, and views on palliative care.

Patient's perception of severe COPD and mortality shift: qualitative research identifies milestones and important development opportunities

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive and ultimately fatal chronic disease that is the fourth most common cause of death in the world. The functions, quality of life, communication skills and psychosocial health of progressive COPD patients are severely affected. Although these injuries are equal to or higher than those of cancer patients, the necessity of hospice care in patients with COPD is currently being investigated and solved. Senior Practice Nurse can make a significant contribution to the care of these underestimated people through appropriate evidence-based assessment and intervention. Symptom management (including dyspnea, fatigue and cachexia), self-management support, patient and family education, and advanced care programs are areas that senior caregivers should focus on.

Palliative therapist is a senior practice nurse who provides treatment to life-threatening patients. They evaluate patient needs and diagnose health problems. Palliative care practitioner is an experienced clinician who is fluent in various medical conditions. They provide emotional support to patients and families facing devastating diagnosis. Palliative care practitioners offer primary care services to patients who have undergone a terminal diagnosis. They can work in different environments. Palliative care practitioners offer services at hospitals, clinics, wards and inpatient hospice facilities. They evaluate and treat symptoms to promote maximum health and independence in advanced disease patients. They are prescribing medicines within their practice within their jurisdiction. The specific role depends on the jurisdiction and workplace settings