A nurse-led service for acute exacerbation of COPD

Article Abstract:

The Wigan Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Acute Assessment Unit offers in-home care to patients with COPD, reducing the need for lengthy hospitals stays. The nurse-led unit offers in-home followup care for two weeks after the patient leaves the hospital and then clinical care leading to a six month reassessment.

Home health care services, Home Health Care, Home care services, Respiratory disease nursing, Home care services industry

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Supportive and palliative care for patients with COPD

Article Abstract:

The development of a medical care service plan that helps patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease avoid hospitalization and shortens hospital stays when they are required is described.

Medical case management, Hospital utilization

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Supportive and palliative care for patients with COPD

Article Abstract:

A case study of a patient with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is presented to examine the issues surrounding palliative and supportive care for patients with this ailment.

England, Methods, Palliative treatment, Palliative care

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