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Concordance with asthma medication: the nurse’s role

08 March 2006

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Low levels of concordance with asthma medication programmes have negative effects on patients’ short and long term health. Nurses can support patients to develop...

Choosing the right inhaler for patients with asthma

11 October 2006

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article assesses the suitability of inhaler devices for patients with asthma according to their individual needs. Three main types of inhalers are discussed:...

Development of a patient passport in asthma management

15 October 2014

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article outlines the development, testing and evaluation of an asthma patient passport (APP). The APP was designed specifically for patients with severe and...

Palliative and end of life care in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

22 May 2018

Primary Health Care

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a life-limiting interstitial lung disease. We do not know what causes it and there is no cure. People experience debilitating...