Context Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a life-limiting illness. Despite best
available treatments, individuals continue to experience symptom burden and have high …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, including bronchitis and emphysema)
is a chronic condition causing shortness of breath, cough, and exacerbations leading …

Background: For health-care professionals, particularly nurses, the need to work productively
and efficiently in small groups is a crucial skill required to meet the challenges of the …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with dyspnoea,
cough or sputum production (or both) and affects quality of life and functional status. More …

Background People living in rural and remote communities commonly experience significant
health disadvantages. Geographical barriers and reduced specialist and generalist …

BACKGROUND: End-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a debilitating,
life-limiting condition. A palliative approach is appropriate for individuals with end-stage …

Background Simulation allows students to practice key psychomotor skills and gain technical
proficiency, fostering the development of clinical reasoning and student confidence in a low …

To provide each student within a large cohort the opportunity to participate in a small group
simulation that meets recognised quality indicators is a challenge for Bachelor of Nursing …

The joint American Thoracic Society (ATS)/European Respiratory Society (ERS) statement “An
official American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society statement: research …

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive, life-limiting
illness that requires end-of-life care planning, yet remains under-served. Understanding …