Rationale: The effect of disease management for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) is not well established. Objectives: To determine whether a simplified disease …

Background: Improving a patient's ability to self-monitor and manage changes in chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms may improve outcomes. Objective: To …

BACKGROUND: The information on usual care for patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) in primary care is limited in Canada. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate …

Background There have been no randomised controlled trials that specifically evaluate the
effect of a comprehensive programme with multidisciplinary input on patients who have just …

Background COPD accounts for the highest rate of hospital admissions among major
chronic diseases. COPD hospitalizations are associated with impaired quality of life, high …

Background: A steady increase in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
admissions was addressed by enhancing primary care to provide intensive chronic disease …

BACKGROUND: Disease-management programs may enhance the quality of care provided
to patients with chronic diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a multicomponent disease with
inflammation at its core, and a major cause of morbidity and mortality. It represents a …

Context The care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has
changed radically over the past 2 decades, and novel therapies can not only improve the …

Purpose Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a significant cause of morbidity
and mortality in the United States. Exacerbations—acute worsening of COPD symptoms …