Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia
Corso di laurea in infermieristica - Sede di Modena
| Thesis Title | The importance of nursing care for patients with bronchiectasis |
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| Name | Cristiano Sara |
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| Supervisor(s) | Beghè Bianca |
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| Academic Year | 2021/22 |
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| Thesis type | Research thesis |
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Abstract
Bronchiectasis is abnormal and irreversible dilatation of the airways. The irreversibility and often progression of bronchial changes makes bronchiectasis a chronic lung disease, which manifests itself with a persistent productive cough and frequent infectious exacerbations. The lack of elasticity of the bronchial wall, due to the loss of lung tissue, is responsible of the development of a chronic inflammatory process of the airways with systemic consequences. A multidisciplinary therapeutic approach involving doctors, nurses and physiotherapists is crucial for the control of the disease and the improvement of the quality of life and to guarantee a holistic assistance. The nurse plays an important role in managing the complications of the disease, such as respiratory infections. Furthermore, the nurse is essential for creating self-management plans for the pathology, which include correct therapeutic education, promotion of a correct lifestyle, assistance during physiotherapy techniques and psycho-social support. Key words: Assistance, Physiotherapy, Quality of life, Prevention, Exacerbation
