A5057517721- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Global Health Care Issues
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Urticaria and Related Conditions
- Polish Legal and Social Issues
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Vasculitis and related conditions
- Advancements in Materials Engineering
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Health, Work, and Social Studies in Poland
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Social Issues in Poland
Gdańsk Medical University
2012-2024
Introduction: Observations indicate that struggling with a burden of an incurable disease such as advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary (COPD) may result in the weakening individual sense dignity, and be source spiritual suffering. Clinicians providing respiratory care to patients should open their needs, belief it improve coping end-of-life COPD. The study aimed assess overall feasibility potential benefits Dignity Therapy (DT) Material methods: Patients severe COPD, whom DT intervention...
This study aimed to examine the distribution of predefined phenotypes, demographic data, clinical outcomes, and treatment patients who were included in Polish cohort Phenotypes COPD Central Eastern Europe (POPE) study.This was a sub-analysis data from POPE study, an international, multicenter, observational cross-sectional survey European countries. The aged >40 years, with confirmed diagnosis COPD, absence exacerbation for at least 4 weeks before inclusion. A total seven centers...
To characterize the eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) population from POLVAS registry depending on ANCA status and diagnosis onset, including their comparison (GPA) subset elevated blood eosinophilia (min. 400/
<i>Background:</i> The safety profile of venom immunotherapy is a relevant issue. We evaluated the frequency severe adverse events (SAE), associated risk factors, retrospective comparison pretreatment protocols including solely H<sub>1</sub> receptor blockers and combination H<sub>2</sub> during rush Hymenoptera immunotherapy. <i>Methods:</i> study group comprised 118 patients. treatment was initiated according to 5-day protocol with use...
BACKGROUND:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common that occurs all over the world. Models of care, initially accessed from clinical point view, must also be evaluated in terms their economic effectiveness, as health care systems are limited. The Integrated Care Model (ICM) procedure dedicated to patients suffering advanced COPD offers home-oriented support multidisciplinary team. main aim present study was evaluate cost-effectiveness ICM. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We included 44...
Cough is one of the main symptoms advanced lung disease. However, efficacy currently available treatment remains unsatisfactory. Research into new antitussives requires an objective assessment cough.The aim study was to test feasibility a automatic portable cough analyser and assess correlation between subjective evaluations in 13 patients with chronic cough. The patients' individual histories, symptom score numeric scale (1-10) were used as evaluation computerized audio-timed recorder...
BACKGROUND:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a commonly diagnosed condition in people older than 50 years of age. In advanced stage this disease, integrated care (IC) recommended as an optimal approach. IC allows for holistic and patient-focused carried out at the patient’s home. The aim study was to analyze impact on costs demand medical services among patients included IC. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The 154 with COPD. Costs (general, COPD, exacerbations-related) were evaluated 1...
Systemic morphine has evidence to support its use for reducing breathlessness in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The effectiveness of the nebulized route, however, not yet been confirmed. Recent studies have shown that opioid receptors are localized within epithelium human trachea and large bronchi, a target site dosimetric nebulizer. aim this study was compare any clinical or statistical differences intensity between 2.0% 0,9% NaCl very COPD. double-blind,...
Healthcare effectiveness measurement and value in health have been common topics public literature since 2006 when value-based healthcare (VBHC) was first defined by Porter Teisberg. The aim of this study to identify the barriers challenges related implementation VBHC solutions example Poland. A case presentation used as a method. national integrated care programs (KOS-Infarction, POZ-Plus, comprehensive treatment chronic wounds) were present general challenges, along with Integrated Care...
revealed the burden of ineffectively controlled symptoms such as chronic breathlessness, depression, and anxiety among patients with end -stage COPD. 1-3Compared other life -limiting conditions, these experience lower quality life, yet they have limited access to PC or
The aim of the study was to assess quality life patients with asthma who were well and poorly controlled.70 diagnosed asthma, aged from 18 40, included into between November 2005 February 2006 at Specialist Hospital in Chojnice Allergy out-patient Clinic Medical University Gdańsk. diagnosis stage as assessment control disease performed by physician. Quality assessed use St. George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). Statistical analysis made computer statistical program Statistica.According...
W ostatnich latach niepokojąco wzrasta liczba kobiet chorych na przewlekłą obturacyjną chorobę płuc (POChP). Skłania to do zastanowienia, jakie dodatkowe czynniki, obok znacznego obecnie rozpowszechnienia palenia tytoniu wśród młodych kobiet, są odpowiedzialne za epidemiologiczne zmiany. artykule przedstawiono różnice w przebiegu choroby oraz jej rokowaniu u i mężczyzn, a także omówiono wiele potencjalnych etiopatogenetycznych patofizjologicznych czynników, wpływających te różnice. Zwrócono...
Wstęp: Obserwacje wskazują, że wyższy poziom wiedzy o chorobie wśród chorych na POChP wpływa lepsze porozumienie lekarza z chorym. Mimo to spory odsetek pacjentów tej grupy ciągle odczuwa niedobór informacji temat swojej choroby i rokowania. Cel badania: celem badania było poznanie opinii POCHP ich chorobie, źródeł jej pozyskiwania, najważniejszych przeszkód w komunikacji końca życia oraz potrzeby takiej rozmowy lekarzem pneumonologiem. Materiał Metoda: Przeprowadzono badanie...
Numerous factors may influence the asthma course during pregnancy, potentially elevating risk of specific pregnancy complications. This study aimed to evaluate non-allergic influencing and assess perinatal outcomes between asthmatic non-asthmatic pregnancies in population Pomeranian Voivodeship region Poland.
Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is an uncommon condition, usually associated with thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES). TES characterized by the presence of endometriotic lesions in pleura and lung parenchyma presents various clinical signs symptoms, including catamenial pneumothorax. Their diagnosis often delayed. Pulmonary endometric lesions, however, detected patients hemothorax hemoptysis, may be absent a pro-portion cases The typical presentation CP includes symptoms pneumothorax, which...
Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common, preventable and treatable disease. The first PREM (Patient Reported Outcome Measure) type questionnaire that has been dedicated to asses experience of care in COPD the PREM-C9. Aim: To create Polish version PREM-C9 determine its psychometric characteristics. Methods: validation procedure involved forward back translation included 42 patients. properties were assessed using Cronbach&#039;s alpha, Bartlett&#039;s...