2013
DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12033
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Narratives of breathlessness in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Abstract: Aims and objectivesTo explore patient perceptions of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation and the patients’ experiences of their relations with health personnel during care and treatment.BackgroundPatients suffering from acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease often experience life-threatening situations and undergo noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation via bi-level positive airway pressure in a hospital setting. Theory on trust, which often overlaps with the issue of powe… Show more

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“…Acute exacerbations are related to anxiety, and patients experience extreme vulnerability and dependence on healthcare professionals (Bailey , Kvangarsnes et al . ). Becker et al .…”
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confidence: 97%
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“…Acute exacerbations are related to anxiety, and patients experience extreme vulnerability and dependence on healthcare professionals (Bailey , Kvangarsnes et al . ). Becker et al .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…COPD is marked by episodes of acute, life-threatening exacerbation, often resulting in hospitalisation, followed by stable phases with some recovery. Acute exacerbations are related to anxiety, and patients experience extreme vulnerability and dependence on healthcare professionals (Bailey 2004, Kvangarsnes et al 2013. Becker et al (1993) have argued that COPD patients weigh the decision to contact emergency care by balancing their wish to retain autonomy, with their needs for relief.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As the illness progresses, recurring periods of AECOPD can challenge usual day-to-day care and the need for hospitalization can increase (GOLD, 2017). While an admission for an AECOPD can be frightening and demanding, recovery after discharge can also be challenging—sometimes to the extent that it leads to readmission (Giacomini, DeJean, Simeonov, & Smith, 2012; Kvangarsnes, Torheim, Hole, & Ohlund, 2013b). Readmissions are considered a burden by patients and the health economic consequences are considerable (Steer, Gibson, & Bourke, 2010).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…2 Patients often feel a loss of control or even anxiety and panic. [3][4][5][6] Therefore, they can be seen as highly vulnerable.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%