Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Community nurses and home carers still feeling lockdown loneliness
Wednesday 11 May 2022, 04:10 AM
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Many community-based nurses and home carers worked solo for weeks during lockdowns [Image: James Grey on Unsplash]
The psychological and social effects of COVID-19 lockdowns are still affecting community healthcare workers, Auckland researchers have found.
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References
Holroyd E, Long N, Appleton N et al. Community healthcare workers’ experiences during and after COVID-19 lockdown: A qualitative study from Aotearoa New Zealand. Health Soc Care Community 2022;00:1–11.