Groping around in the dark for adequate COPD management: a qualitative study on experiences in long-term care

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common and deadliest chronic diseases worldwide. Since COPD is a chronic and progressive disease, treatment is necessary throughout life. For people with COPD who cannot live independently, long-term care facilities...

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Main Authors: Sara Lundell, Ulla-Maija Pesola, André Nyberg, Karin Wadell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-020-05875-2