A non-pharmacological approach to managing breathlessness
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Issues are presented concerning the management of breathlessness in patients without the use of pharmaceuticals. The availability of physiotherapy, occupational therapy and home visits from nurse practitioners is discussed.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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The effective assessment of acute breathlessness in a patient
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The skills that are required to assess the breathlessness, which is a common cause of acute and emergency presentations in a patient quickly and appropriately are described. Breathlessness can result from respiratory and cardiac disease, can be a symptom of systemic disease and may be a result of psychological distress or a patient's lifestyle.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
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Therapeutic nursing for managing breathlessness
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Rehabilitative goals of therapeutic nursing to manage breathlessness by improving symptomatic relief and patients' quality of life by holistic care is discussed.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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