Self-management interventions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can
improve quality of life, reduce hospital admissions, and improve symptoms. However, many …

Background: Lack of information about economic burden of COPD is a major cause of lack
of attention to this chronic condition from governments and policymakers. Objective: To find …

Objectives To find the economic burden of COPD and to identify the key cost drivers in the
management of COPD patients across different European countries. Background COPD is a …

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common cause of
suffering and death. Evidence-based management of COPD by general practitioners (GPs) …

BACKGROUND Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects> 3 million people in
the UK. Acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) are the second most common reason for …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity
and mortality worldwide. A comprehensive and detailed understanding of COPD care …

BACKGROUND Most patients presenting with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in primary care are prescribed antibiotics, but these may not …

Introduction Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often experience
severe physical limitations and psychological distress, which can lead to a deterioration in …

ABSTRACT Introduction The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD)
strategy report provides guidance on effective management of chronic obstructive …

Introduction This research project sets out to design an integrated disease management
model for patients with COPD who were referred to a secondary care setting and who …