A new way to help people with progressive diseases receive better person-centred care has now been made available to GPs and nursing teams across England. Researchers at the University of Cambridge and University of East Anglia developed the tool, which is easy to use and available free to NHS clinicians. From overcoming boredom or loneliness […]
Support needs of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a new comprehensive framework of the evidence
Thirteen categories of support needs have been described for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), in a comprehensive review of evidence that identifies the full range of support needs for patients with COPD for the first time. The review, by Dr Morag Farquhar (University of East Anglia), Dr Gail Ewing from the Centre for […]
Breathlessness Interest Group Meeting
Key note lecturer Professor Peter Barnes (NHLI, London) will be our Keynote Lecturer, discussing ‘Accelerated ageing in COPD and its comorbidities’ Presentations on current research by: Catherine Moffat, Prof. Kyle Pattinson, Claire Nolan, Prof. Janelle Yorke, Josh Wade, Dr Anna Spathis, Prof. Graeme Rocker and Dr Elizabeth Renzoni n.b. no parking on site, http://www.srl.cam.ac.uk/travel Cost […]
Educational support for carers of patients with advanced disease
Breathlessness is a distressing and disabling symptom of advanced disease, that is frequently present in advanced cancer and cardiorespiratory disease. It is difficult and frightening for patients, and their carers often experience anxiety and emotional distress, partly related to a lack of support and knowledge about how best to help. As part of a program […]