ArticleBreathe (Sheffield, England)2017
Severe COPD and the transition to a palliative approach.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A narrative synthesis of its hallmarks for palliative care clinicians.European journal of internal medicine · 2025Review
- Non-invasive ventilation in the care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with palliative care needs: a scoping review.BMC palliative care · 2024Article
- Health care of the disadvantaged: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in later life.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- A cluster randomized controlled trial on a multifaceted implementation strategy to promote integrated palliative care in COPD: study protocol of the COMPASSION study.BMC palliative care · 2020Article
- Improving the quality of life of people with advanced respiratory disease and severe breathlessness.Breathe (Sheffield, England) · 2019Review
- Healthcare professionals' representation toward optimal palliative care provision for COPD patients: a cross-sectional survey.Therapeutic advances in respiratory diseaseArticle
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Abstract
Patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a chaotic trajectory towards death. Research has focused on identifying a "transition point" that would allow identification of those patients who may benefit from a palliative approach to their care, or referral to a specialist palliative care service. This article aims to outline difficulties in identifying this transition point, summarise current literature on this topic and suggests a model based on clinical milestones. EDUCATIONAL
aimsTo outline the difficulties associated with identifying patients with severe COPD who are at risk of dying.To summarise current research on this topic. KEY POINTS: A specific transition point is difficult to identify in severe COPD.Tools are available that may assist the physician in identifying those at risk of dying.It is essential that the patient voice is heard, patients can describe specific events that may be used as a "trigger" for a palliative approach.Specialist palliative care services may only be required for a subgroup of patients whose needs cannot be managed by the primary care team.
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