Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: The stories of frequent attenders to the Emergency Department.
Karin RobinsonElizabeth LucasPaul van den DolderElizabeth J HalcombPublished in: Journal of clinical nursing (2017)
The experience of individuals with COPD who frequently present to the Emergency Department and their carers highlights the complexity of living with this disease. Providing effective intervention to manage exacerbation requires an understanding of the issues that are faced by patients and their carers. Clear systems and skills for sharing information are essential to decrease avoidable use of the Emergency Department.
Keyphrases
- emergency department
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- end stage renal disease
- lung function
- newly diagnosed
- randomized controlled trial
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- health information
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- healthcare
- air pollution
- intensive care unit
- mechanical ventilation
- respiratory failure