Block buster
Article Abstract:
The effective use of community nursing skills and budgetary measures have helped a Sussex-based health trust reduce the number of hospital admissions by patients suffering chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Patients were tested in their own home for potential problems associated with COPD, with some receiving additional breathing equipment, such as nebulizers or inhalers which helped reduce symptoms and prevented the need for hospitalization.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1999
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The use of management plans in patients' control of asthma
Article Abstract:
The efficacy of management plans in helping patients to control their asthma and prevent severe asthma attacks is assessed. Guidance on criteria for selecting appropriate patients, educating patients and implementing a plan is presented.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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