Nurses' perceptions to alleviate dyspnoea in inpatients with advanced cancer while receiving palliative care.
Johanna KeroJaana-Maija KoivistoSiew Hwa LeeElina HaavistoPublished in: Nursing open (2024)
The findings revealed three categories: recognizing dyspnoea is a multi-faceted problem, dealing with the complexity of assessment of dyspnoea and strategies for relieving dyspnoea. Nurses perceived the complexity of dyspnoea as a symptom and emphasized the importance of utilizing patients' subjective experiences and consistent assessment scales to determine its severity. Furthermore, nonpharmacological interventions are as pertinent as pharmacological and medical interventions. The findings can assist nurses in selecting appropriate interventions for dyspnoea care, ultimately enhancing the quality of patient care and patient safety.