The silence of patients with end-stage COPD: a qualitative study

British Journal of General Practice

Dick L Willems¹  Patrick JE Bindels¹  Jolanda M Habraken¹  Jeannette Pols¹ 

[1] Department of General Practice, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

关键词: chronic disease;    palliative care;    patient-centered care;    primary health care;    pulmonary disease;    chronic obstructive;    qualitative research;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp08X376186

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

Patients with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience poor quality of life and considerable problems in daily life. However, as they often do not actively express a wish for help, they do not get the help they need.

【 授权许可】

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