Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia
Corso di laurea in infermieristica - Sede di Modena
| Thesis Title | Nursing administration of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
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| Name | Poletti Luca |
| Supervisor(s) | Nicolini Patrizia |
| Academic Year | 2012/13 |
| Thesis type | Non research thesis |
Abstract
This thesis mean examinate nursing administration to COPD patient, in hospital ambit and above all at the home one. COPD is a chronic respiratory disease made by chronic bronchitis, pulmonary enphysema and chronic broncial asthma. Most important reasons of COPD are cigarette smoke and working and environmental pollution. Fondamental are prevention, care and patient rehabilitation. Cause COPD is a chronic disease, it's possible guarantee health assistance at home.
Nursing skills are: health education to patient and family (life style, feeding, mobilization and hygiene), pharmacological therapy, oxigen therapy at home, respiratory exercices, signs of possible exacerbations, control visits. I have submit a brochure to deliver to patients at home.