Using cognitive behavioural therapy to address the psychological needs of patients with COPD

Heslop, Karen MSc, PGDip, BSc, RGN
Foley, Thomas MPhil, BSc

Karen Heslop, MSc, PGDip, BSc, RGN, is respiratory nurse consultant, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Foundation Trust; Thomas Foley, MPhil, BSc, is medical student, Newcastle University Medical School.

Nursing Times 105(38):p 18-19, September 29, 2009.

ABSTRACT

This article describes the psychological impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and outlines how cognitive behavioural therapy can be used to manage problems. It presents the results of research using CBT with this patient group.