A community outreach service for people with COPD

Article Abstract:

An outreach service developed in North Eastern England to offer community outreach services to patients severely disabled with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is profiled. The service promoted non-strenuous exercise, independence and increased quality of life by reducing the number of hospital stays.

England, Case studies, Community health nursing, Chronically ill

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We're empowing patients with COPD; a nurse-led pulmonary rehabilitation service in Cornwall is helping patients to cope with chronic respiratory disease and reducing the number of acute admission

Article Abstract:

Jill Waldron and Dierdre Denn head a nurse-led respiratory clinic in Cornwall, England that works to improve the quality of life for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other respiratory ailments.

United Kingdom, Specialty outpatient clinics, not elsewhere classified, All Other Outpatient Care Centers, Respiratory Therapy Clinics, Respiratory clinics

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Developing an interdisciplinary integrated continence service

Article Abstract:

The authors describe how Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust in Wales integrated in continence services throughout all departments, improving efficiency and patient care.

Hospitals, Wales, Nursing services, Nursing care, Incontinence, Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust

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