2012 Free to Breathe Lung Cancer Nursing Research Grant
Doris Howell, RN, PhD
Princess Margaret Hospital (University Health Network)
Research Project:
Managing Breathlessness
Summary:
Breathlessness, or shortness of breath, is one of the most common and most distressing symptoms for lung cancer patients and can profoundly affect their daily lives. With this grant, Dr. Howell will conduct a clinical trial to study the impact of teaching patients techniques and strategies for managing breathlessness themselves. By successfully controlling their own breathlessness, patients could see relief from symptoms more quickly and improve their quality of life.