Withholding and withdrawing life prolonging treatment in the intensive care unit: a current European perspective.

abstract：:One of the primary objectives in management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is preventing decrease in lung function and reducing the annual number of acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD). An oral course of systemic corticosteroids is a commonly used treatment in AECOPD. We hypothesize that this treatme...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Karlsson SL,Backer V,Godtfredsen NS

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Time until the subsequent exacerbation (PEx) in cystic fibrosis (CF) is a significant health outcome and one of the significant end points in clinical trials. Risk factors associated with shorter time until the next exacerbation (TUNE) have not been reported. This is a prospective study. TUNE was the number of days fr...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Sequeiros IM,Jarad N

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There should be a clear pathway through pulmonary rehabilitation and follow-on services. The aim of this survey was to determine the characteristics of the different components of the patient pathway, that is, pulmonary rehabilitation programs, ongoing exercise facilities, and support networks in Northern Ireland. Que...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： O'Neill B,Elborn J,MacMahon J,Bradley JM

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This pilot study investigated the benefits of adjunctive psychological intervention for smokers accessing standard smoking cessation interventions. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) smokers attending a smoking cessation service were offered up to 12 adjunctive clinical psychology sessions. Baseline data inc...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Yap SY,Lunn S,Pang E,Croft C,Stern M

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The spread of the SARS-CoV-2 infection among population has imposed a re-organization of healthcare services, aiming at stratifying patients and dedicating specific areas where patients with suspected COVID-related respiratory disease could receive the necessary health care assistance while waiting for the confirmatio...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Scichilone N,Basile L,Battaglia S,Benfante A,Fonte R,Gambino F,Marino S,Messina R,Poma S,Principe S,Salamone G,Zammuto M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is recommended for people with interstitial lung disease (ILD); however, the educational content of PR was not designed for this group. This study explored the perspectives of patients and ILD clinicians regarding the educational content of PR for ILD. A qualitative study using individual...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Holland AE,Fiore JF Jr,Goh N,Symons K,Dowman L,Westall G,Hazard A,Glaspole I

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To inform recommendations for the exercise component of a healthy lifestyle intervention for adults with obesity and treated obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), we investigated the total energy expenditure (EE) and cardiorespiratory response to weight-supported (cycling) and unsupported (walking) exercise. Individuals wit...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Evans RA,Dolmage TE,Robles PG,Brooks D,Goldstein RS

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to determine if there was a difference in 6-minute walk distance (6MWD) when two 6-minute walk tests (6MWTs) were performed at the initial assessment prior to attendance at the pulmonary hypertension (PH) clinic and at the 6-month follow-up. Two 6MWTs were performed at both visits on a 32-m co...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Spencer L,Zafiropoulos B,Denniss W,Fowler D,Alison J,Celermajer D

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a primary care setting, our aim was to investigate characteristics of patients classified as having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and currently being prescribed inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs). The electronic patient record system in each participating general practice was searched for patients coded ...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Savran O,Godtfredsen N,Sørensen T,Jensen C,Ulrik CS

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchiectasis is a chronic inflammatory lung disease, which has similarities to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Comorbidities of COPD include increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease, loss of bone mineral density (BMD) and loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, all linked to systemic inflammati...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Gale NS,Bolton CE,Duckers JM,Enright S,Cockcroft JR,Shale DJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association between motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) has always been quantified as risk of MVAs for individual drivers with OSAS. We evaluated the expected injured patients per year attributable to OSAS-dependent MVAs in a general population. By combining OSAS prevalence a...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Garbarino S,Pitidis A,Giustini M,Taggi F,Sanna A

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Overweight and obesity have been associated with better survival in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). On the other hand, excess body weight is associated with abnormal metabolic and inflammatory profiles that define the metabolic syndrome and predispose to cardiovascular diseases. T...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Poulain M,Doucet M,Drapeau V,Fournier G,Tremblay A,Poirier P,Maltais F

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent randomized controlled studies have reported success for hospital at home for prevention and early discharge of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients using hospital based respiratory nurse specialists. This observational study reports results using an integrated hospital and community based gener...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Davison AG,Monaghan M,Brown D,Eraut CD,O'Brien A,Paul K,Townsend J,Elston C,Ward L,Steeples S,Cubitt L

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with bronchiectasis (BE) present exacerbations that increase with severity of the disease. We aimed to determine the annual cost of BE treatment according to its severity, determined by FACED score, as well as the parameters associated with higher costs. Multicentre historical cohorts study with patients from...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： de la Rosa D,Martínez-Garcia MA,Olveira C,Girón R,Máiz L,Prados C

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study is to review available functional status measures (FSMs) validated for use in the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) population and categorizing the measures by their commonalities to formulate a framework that supports clinicians in the selection and application of FSMs. A litera...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Lareau SC,Blackstock FC

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cough-suppression physiotherapy is a novel self-help therapy for chronic cough. We evaluated the effectiveness of cough physiotherapy in a pilot prospective observational study. We assessed cough-specific health-related quality of life (HRQOL) with the Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ) and subjectively reported coug...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Patel AS,Watkin G,Willig B,Mutalithas K,Bellas H,Garrod R,Pavord ID,Birring SS

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a world where digital technology has revolutionized the way we work, shop and manage our finances it is unsurprising that digital systems are suggested as potential solutions to delivering clinically and cost-effective care for an aging population with one or more long-term conditions. However, recent evidence sugg...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Pinnock H,McKinstry B

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Effective asthma management requires a multidisciplinary approach that includes; the physician, the patient, and the patient's family. OBJECTIVES:The current study aimed to assess the roles played by community pharmacists toward asthma control together with the barriers hindering their practice and possible...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Emiru YK,Hammeso WW,Adelo ES,Siraj EA,Bizuneh GK,Adamu BA,Yimenu DK

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to investigate (1) the relationship between cognitive impairment (CI) and disease severity and (2) the potential differences in exercise performance, daily activities, health status, and psychological well-being between patients with and without CI. Clinically stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Cleutjens FAHM,Spruit MA,Ponds RWHM,Vanfleteren LEGW,Franssen FME,Gijsen C,Dijkstra JB,Wouters EFM,Janssen DJA

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute effects of music and relaxation have not been evaluated in hospitalized subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study aims to evaluate the acute effects of music and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) in hospitalized COPD subjects after a recent episode of exacerbation. A Randomized con...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Singh VP,Rao V,V P,R C S,K KP

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive, and fatal lung disease of unknown origin. Despite recent advancements, the diagnosis and management of IPF remains a distinct clinical challenge; as a result, patients often experience considerable delays in receiving an accurate diagnosis and confusion re...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Schoenheit G,Becattelli I,Cohen AH

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) imposes a costly burden on healthcare. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is the best practice to better manage COPD to improve patient outcomes and reduce acute hospital care utilization. To evaluate the impact of a once-weekly, eight-week multidisciplinary PR program as an int...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Rasekaba TM,Williams E,Hsu-Hage B

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measurement in cystic fibrosis (CF) allows the inclusion of the patient's perspective in research and clinical practice. HRQoL scales have been used for many purposes and this review focuses on how HRQoL measurement has been implemented in CF research and care. Specifically, the ...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Abbott J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic heart failure (CHF) commonly suffer from exertional symptoms of breathlessness and fatigue. The similar systemic manifestations of the conditions, including skeletal muscle dysfunction, are a major contributing factor to the limitation in exercise ...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Evans RA

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Self-management (SM) is defined as the provision of interventions to increase patients' skills and confidence, empowering the individual to take an active part in their disease management. There is uncertainty regarding the optimal format and the short- and long-term benefits of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Murphy LA,Harrington P,Taylor SJ,Teljeur C,Smith SM,Pinnock H,Ryan M

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Home noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is widely used to correct nocturnal alveolar hypoventilation in patients with chronic respiratory failure of various etiologies. The most commonly used ventilation mode is pressure support with a backup respiratory rate. This mode requires six main settings, as well as some additiona...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Arnal JM,Thevenin CP,Couzinou B,Texereau J,Garnero A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nutritional status has been associated with clinical outcome in chronic airflow limitation (CAL), but epidemiological studies are scarce. We aimed to assess the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and CAL, taking into account confounding factors. 18,606 participants (49% male, 21% smokers, mean age: 55.8 ± 11.2...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Vanfleteren LE,Lamprecht B,Studnicka M,Kaiser B,Gnatiuc L,Burney P,Wouters EF,Franssen FM

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To help answer the question of length of intravenous antibiotics during an acute exacerbation of cystic fibrosis (CF), we had subjects to follow daily home spirometry while on intravenous antibiotics. CF patients, 18 and older, with an acute exacerbation requiring intravenous antibiotics had a daily FEV1. The average ...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Stephen MJ,Long A,Bonsall C,Hoag JB,Shah S,Bisberg D,Holsclaw D,Varlotta L,Fiel S,Du D,Zanni R,Hadjiliadis D

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some patients suffer from clinical symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) but their pulmonary function tests are in the normal range (at risk group). The objective of this study was to discover a practical test to distinguish these patients from non-COPD subjects. A total of 77 subjects including 40 ...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Mirsadraee M,Boskabady MH,Attaran D

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of our study were to (i) compare, in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, acute responses to continuous training at high intensity (CTHI), continuous training at ventilatory threshold (CTVT) and interval training (IT); (ii) examine associations between acute responses and 12-week adher...

journal_title：Chronic respiratory disease

authors： Rizk AK,Wardini R,Chan-Thim E,Bacon SL,Lavoie KL,Pepin V

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00