Palliative Care Approach to Respiratory Symptoms: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by Margaret L. Campbell, “What Do I Do Now: Respiratory Symptoms” is a groundbreaking book that offers a unique palliative care perspective on managing respiratory symptoms throughout a patient’s illness journey.

The Complexity of Dyspnea: A Challenging Symptom to Treat

Dyspnea, or breathlessness, is one of the most distressing symptoms patients face, and yet, it remains one of the most difficult to treat. Despite its prevalence, the evidence-based approaches to managing dyspnea lag behind those for other common symptoms like pain and nausea.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Addressing Dyspnea

This volume brings together the expertise of nursing, chaplaincy, social work, and psychology professionals to provide a comprehensive understanding of dyspnea from a palliative care perspective. Covering a wide range of patients, from pediatrics to geriatrics, each chapter opens with a case study, providing context for the practical clinical guidance that follows.

Key Features:

• Covers the palliative care approach to respiratory symptoms throughout the patient’s illness trajectory
• Addresses dyspnea from a multidisciplinary perspective, including nursing, chaplaincy, social work, and psychology
• Includes case studies and practical clinical content for patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics

Book Details:

Published by Oxford University Press on April 25, 2023, this 176-page paperback book is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals seeking a comprehensive guide to managing respiratory symptoms. The ISBN numbers are 0190098899 (ISBN-10) and 978-0190098896 (ISBN-13).