International Journal of Clinical Research

Objective To explore the effectiveness of palliative care in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Methods A total of 66 elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease admitted to our hospital from February 2022 to February 2023 were selected as the research subjects. The grouping method is random number table method, divided into reference group and experimental group, with 33 cases in each group. The reference group received routine care, while the experimental group received palliative care. Compare the nursing effects of two groups. Results The self-management score of the experimental group was higher than that of the reference group (P<0.05). The lung function indicators of the experimental group were better than those of the reference group (P<0.05). Conclusion Palliative care for elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can help improve their self-management behavior and lung function. This method is worth promoting.

Elderly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Palliative care; Self-management; Pulmonary function