[HTML][HTML] Identifying airway obstruction in primary care: is there a role for physiotherapists?
Aims To examine the implementation of a physiotherapist-driven spirometry case finding
service in primary care to identify new cases of COPD and confirm diagnosis of existing …
service in primary care to identify new cases of COPD and confirm diagnosis of existing …
[HTML][HTML] Airflow obstruction case finding in community-pharmacies: a novel strategy to reduce COPD underdiagnosis
Background Community pharmacies (CP) have access to subjects at high-risk of suffering
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). We investigated if a COPD case finding …
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). We investigated if a COPD case finding …
[HTML][HTML] Early COPD diagnosis in family medicine practice: how to implement spirometry?
N Saad, M Sedeno, K Metz, J Bourbeau - International journal of family …, 2014 - hindawi.com
Introduction. COPD is often diagnosed at an advanced stage because symptoms go
unrecognized. Furthermore, spirometry is often not done. Methods. Study was conducted in …
unrecognized. Furthermore, spirometry is often not done. Methods. Study was conducted in …
A mixed methods study to compare models of spirometry delivery in primary care for patients at risk of COPD
Background: To increase recognition of airflow obstruction in primary care, we compared
two models of spirometry delivery in a target group at risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary …
two models of spirometry delivery in a target group at risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary …
Use of spirometry in the diagnosis of COPD: a qualitative study in primary care
Guidelines that recommend spirometry to confirm airflow obstruction among patients with
suspected COPD are not routinely followed. We conducted a qualitative study to identify …
suspected COPD are not routinely followed. We conducted a qualitative study to identify …
Feasibility of spirometry in primary care to screen for COPD: a pilot study
V Giraud, A Beauchet, T Gomis… - International journal of …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Background COPD is a frequent but underdiagnosed disease whose diagnosis relies on the
spirometric demonstration of bronchial obstruction. Spirometry use by general practitioners …
spirometric demonstration of bronchial obstruction. Spirometry use by general practitioners …
Early detection of COPD in general practice
CS Ulrik, A Løkke, R Dahl, J Dollerup… - … journal of chronic …, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
Background and aim Early detection enables the possibility for interventions to reduce the
future burden of COPD. The Danish National Board of Health recommends that individuals> …
future burden of COPD. The Danish National Board of Health recommends that individuals> …
Prevalence of COPD among symptomatic patients in a primary care setting
Objective: Spirometry is recognized as the gold standard assessment for the diagnosis of
COPD. However, spirometry continues to be underused, perpetuating the underdiagnosis of …
COPD. However, spirometry continues to be underused, perpetuating the underdiagnosis of …
Underdiagnosis and undertreatment of COPD in primary care settings
T Takahashi, M Ichinose, H Inoue, K Shirato… - …, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
Objective: The aim of this study was to improve the detection of COPD in a primary care
setting and to evaluate the subsequent management of these patients by general …
setting and to evaluate the subsequent management of these patients by general …
Validity and interpretation of spirometric recordings to diagnose COPD in UK primary care
KJ Rothnie, JS Chandan, HG Goss… - … journal of chronic …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Background The diagnosis of COPD is dependent upon clinical judgment and confirmation
of the presence of airflow obstruction using spirometry. Spirometry is now routinely …
of the presence of airflow obstruction using spirometry. Spirometry is now routinely …