AHP Bite Size Learning - Management of Breathlessness for people living with life limiting conditions
Tuesday 16th March 2027
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Online
Who should attend:
This course is designed for therapists and healthcare professionals who support individuals living with life-limiting conditions, including those working in palliative care, community services, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management
Course Aims:
This interactive session will explore the causes, assessment, and management of breathlessness, with a particular focus on both cardiorespiratory and anxiety-related breathlessness.
Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the complex and multifaceted nature of breathlessness and gain practical strategies to improve patient comfort, confidence, and quality of life
Objectives:
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To recognise and differentiate between the various causes and presentations of breathlessness, including both physical and non-physical factors
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To understand the impact of breathlessness on patients’ daily functioning, emotional wellbeing, and quality of life
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To apply four practical, evidence-informed strategies to support individuals experiencing breathlessness
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To explore how non-pharmacological interventions can be used alongside pharmacological treatments to enhance symptom management
Presented by
Manisha Cook
Lecturer Practitioner and Specialist Physiotherapist
Manisha completed her Level 4 Certificate in Teaching and Education in 2021 and currently practises as a Lecturer Practitioner at The Hospice of St Francis and within Universities.
Manisha is passionate about providing holistic, patient-centred care with a special interest in long term conditions and Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is equally committed to education and professional development, sharing her clinical expertise to support and inspire multidisciplinary teams, students, and colleagues working within palliative and end-of-life care.
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