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Wasey Ali Yadullahi Mir1, Abdul Hasan Siddiqui2, Vishesh Paul3
1Department of Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Chicago, USA.
Cureus
|September 20, 2021
Summary
Palliative care involvement may improve quality of life for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. This review examines literature on palliative care
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Palliative Care
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) readmissions pose a significant national healthcare challenge despite treatment advances.
- Palliative care offers a holistic approach to end-of-life care, improving outcomes for various progressive illnesses, including COPD.
- Existing research on palliative care's impact on COPD readmissions is limited and inconclusive.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and analyze the existing literature.
- To investigate the relationship between palliative care involvement and COPD readmission rates.
- To clarify the effect of palliative care on reducing COPD readmissions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies.
- Analysis of the association between palliative care and COPD readmissions.
- Examination of the impact on patient outcomes and readmission reduction.
Main Results:
- The current evidence on palliative care's effect on reducing COPD readmissions remains elusive.
- Further research is needed to establish a definitive link and understand the mechanisms involved.
- Palliative care shows potential for improving quality of life and survival in progressive chronic illnesses.
Conclusions:
- The role of palliative care in reducing COPD readmissions requires further investigation.
- A clearer understanding of palliative care's impact could lead to improved COPD management strategies.
- Holistic, end-of-life care approaches are crucial for patients with chronic progressive diseases like COPD.
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