Background Anxiety in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is
prevalent but often unidentified and therefore not adequately managed. Clinicians find it …

Dyspnoea is often the most distressing symptom described by people with a chronic
respiratory condition. The traditional biomedical model of neuromechanical uncoupling that …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic, progressive and debilitating
disease that affects quality of life (QOL), especially among patients living in poor …

Mobile health applications (mHealth apps) may be able to support people living with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to develop the appropriate skills and routines for …

Rationale: People living with both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and frailty
have high potential to benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation but face challenges completing …

Background: More than a symptom, dyspnoea is an existential experience sha** the lives
of those afflicted, particularly when its persistence despite maximal pathophysiological …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic heart failure (CHF)
often coexist and share periods of symptom deterioration. Electronic health (eHealth) might …

This study aimed to identify factors significantly associated with recent depressive mood with
respect to health-related behavioral patterns at the individual level, perceived safety in the …

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of a shared decision-making and patient
engagement (SDM-PE) program concerning in-hospital stay during acute exacerbation of …

Introduction The experiences and needs of living with chronic respiratory diseases (CRD)
can be overwhelming. Individuals often rely on informal care for daily assistance and having …