Although evidence is still limited, an increasing number of studies have suggested that nurse-led consultations and interventions for the management of COPD have the potential to impact positively ...

Peer support nursing intervention produced significant benefits in lung function and quality of life (QOL) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), highlighting the ...

Cognitive behavioral therapy delivered by respiratory nurses can reduce anxiety and is cost-effective in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

A nurse-led COPD acute assessment service was therefore developed in which specialist nurses are responsible for performing the patients’ full assessment and investigation. The nurses prescribe a full ...

Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease involves lifestyle interventions – vaccinations, smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation – pharmacological interventions and self-management.

Regular use of disinfectants is linked to a higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to new research looking at incidence of the disease in over 55,000 ...

Researchers sought to identify the association between disinfectants and cleaning products with the incidence of COPD in nurses.

According to a new study, nurses who are work disinfectants continually through their careers are more likely to develop a chronic lung disease called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Researchers found an association between long-term operating room employment and a higher risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among nurses.

Milan, Italy: Regular use of disinfectants is linked to a higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to new research looking at incidence of the disease in ...