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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by persistent airflow limitation that is usually progressive. It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, leading to substantial and increasing...
PURPOSE: We explored Koreans' perception of the meaning of death with dignity that Korean people.
METHODS: A phenomenological research methodology was applied. A total of 13 participants were sampled based on...
PURPOSE: This study investigated changes in life-sustaining treatments in terminally ill cancer patients after consenting to a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order.
METHODS: Electronic medical records were reviewed to select terminally ill cancer...
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to describe and understand the meaning and the structure of subjective experiences of intensive care nurses with death of patients with do-not-resuscitate (DNR)...
PURPOSE: This study was performed to explore the current state of end-of-life (EoL) care education provided to new interns at two university hospitals.
METHODS: A questionnaire was given to incoming interns...
PURPOSE: Oral naloxone is combined with oxycodone to alleviate or prevent opioid-induced constipation in cancer pain patients. However, there is still concern that oral naloxone may precipitate opioid withdrawal symptoms...