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COPD: a proposed multidisciplinary approach to psychological issues.
Feryad A Hussain1, Sam Williams2
1Clinical Psychologist, Health Psychology Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|November 11, 2017
Summary
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience significant psychological distress, including depression and anxiety. This study proposes a multidisciplinary team model to integrate psychological support into inpatient COPD care.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Psychology
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) significantly impacts hospital admissions.
- Psychological comorbidities, including depression, anxiety, and symptom-related distress, are consistently present in COPD patients.
- Existing research on psychological support for COPD inpatients is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a multidisciplinary team working model.
- To support the integration of psychological input into inpatient COPD care.
- To address the psychological needs of COPD patients.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing evidence.
- Development of a proposed multidisciplinary team working model.
- Focus on integrating psychological support within existing healthcare structures.
Main Results:
- A framework for a multidisciplinary team model is presented.
- The model aims to enhance psychological care for COPD inpatients.
- The proposed model facilitates collaborative patient management.
Conclusions:
- A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for addressing psychological distress in COPD.
- Integrating psychological input can improve patient outcomes.
- The proposed model offers a practical solution for enhancing COPD patient care.
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