title: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease part 2: non-pharmacological therapy.
abstract: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common, progressive and disabling disease that causes significant burden to patients, their families, and the NHS. Research suggests that the complexity of factors contributing to the disease requires a deeper understanding of the patient experience and a more holistic approach to care provision. This, the second of two articles, discusses the non-pharmacological therapies for managing patients with COPD and explores the concept of mindfulness as a therapy in the management of breathlessness.
authors.affiliation: Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, Shrewsbury, England.
authors.forename: Donna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology; D006113:United Kingdom
keywords: Anxiety; COPD; breathlessness; chronic obstructive airways disease; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; dyspnoea; mindfulness; relaxation therapy