Developing a nursing approach to managing dyspnoea in lung cancer

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Abstract
Dyspnoea, or breathlessness, is a common problem in lung cancer and is frequently difficult to alleviate. Most studies exploring strategies for dyspnoea intervention have focused on pharmacological intervention. The approach described in this article has been developed through an evaluative study of a nursing clinic for lung cancer patients with breathlessness. It used an integrative model of dyspnoea and techniques derived from chronic pulmonary disease rehabilitation. Case examples suggest that this may offer a positive intervention approach in breathlessness management by nurses.