Pilot study of a brief behavioral intervention for dyspnea in patients with advanced lung cancer

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, Dec 2015, vol. 50, no. 6, p. 854-860

Greer, Joseph A, MacDonald, James J, Vaughn, Jeanne, Viscosi, Elene, Traeger, Lara, McDonnell, Theresa, Pirl, William F, Temel, Jennifer S

This pilot study examined the feasibility and utility of delivering a brief behavioral intervention for dyspnea in patients with lung cancer. The manualized intervention consisted of two sessions in which nurse practitioners taught participants breathing and relaxation techniques within the infusion clinic and encouraged home practice. In this sample patients reported improvements in dyspnea, QOL, and mood.

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