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  • Pulmonology
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Public Health

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  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition characterized by breathlessness, cough, and sputum.
  • Worsening symptoms significantly impair daily activities, reduce quality of life, and elevate mortality risk.
  • Effective management aims to alleviate symptoms, decrease exacerbation frequency and severity, and enhance exercise capacity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnosis, assessment, and management strategies for COPD.
  • To highlight the crucial role of nurses in patient care and advance care planning.
  • To provide practical guidance for healthcare professionals managing COPD patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on COPD diagnosis and assessment.
  • Synthesis of evidence-based treatment guidelines for COPD management.
  • Emphasis on nursing interventions, including patient education and advance care planning.

Main Results:

  • Comprehensive diagnostic criteria and assessment tools for COPD.
  • Multifaceted management approaches including pharmacotherapy and rehabilitation.
  • Importance of patient-centered care and proactive advance care planning.

Conclusions:

  • Integrated care involving nurses is essential for optimal COPD management.
  • Advance care planning is a vital component of holistic patient care.
  • Improving exercise capacity and overall well-being are key treatment goals for COPD.