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  • Palliative Care

Background:

  • Breathlessness (dyspnoea) is a subjective, uncomfortable awareness of breathing.
  • Patients often adapt to chronic breathlessness, making it less apparent.
  • It can be acute (episodic or crisis) or chronic and refractory.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define chronic refractory breathlessness.
  • To highlight the importance of differentiating breathlessness types.
  • To outline the community nurse's role in holistic management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on breathlessness definitions and management.
  • Analysis of chronic refractory breathlessness characteristics.
  • Discussion of community nursing interventions.

Main Results:

  • Chronic refractory breathlessness persists despite optimal treatment.
  • Distinguishing between acute and chronic breathlessness is crucial.
  • Holistic management requires tailored nursing approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Community nurses must differentiate breathlessness types for effective care.
  • Management should address the subjective experience and underlying causes.
  • A holistic approach is essential for patients with chronic refractory breathlessness.