A5076059554- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
National Council for Palliative Care
2022
University of Technology Sydney
2019-2020
Importance Chronic breathlessness is common in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Regular, low-dose, extended-release morphine may relieve breathlessness, but evidence about its efficacy and dosing needed. Objective To determine the effect of different doses on worst COPD after 1 week treatment. Design, Setting, Participants Multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial including (defined as a modified Medical Research Council score 3 to 4)...
To explore the perspectives of general practitioners (GPs) concerning risk opioid misuse in people with cancer and pain related clinical considerations. A qualitative approach using semistructured telephone interviews. Analysis used an integrative approach. Primary care. Australian GPs experience prescribing opioids for pain. Twenty-two participated, three themes emerged. Theme 1 (Misuse is not main problem) contextualised as a relatively minor concern compared control toxicity, highlighted...
General practice is arguably the ideal setting to initiate advance care planning (ACP), but there are many barriers. This pilot study was designed assess feasibility, acceptability and perceived utility of a nurse-facilitated screening interview ACP with older patients in general practice. Patients were recruited from four practices Sydney, Australia. nurses administered during routine health assessments. completed follow-up questionnaire consisting questions Likert responses, as well...