Background People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) show considerable
variation in symptoms, limitations, and well‐being; this often complicates medical care. A …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive disease
characterised by exacerbations, usually infective in origin, which affect symptoms and …

Objective To investigate the long term effectiveness of integrated disease management
delivered in primary care on quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary …

Background Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are a major
driver of decline in health status and impose high costs on healthcare systems. Action plans …

Background Guidelines have provided positive recommendations for pulmonary
rehabilitation after exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but …

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

The study aimed to estimate the cost-effectiveness of interdisciplinary community-based
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management in patients with COPD. We …

Background Widespread application of pulmonary rehabilitation (also known as respiratory
rehabilitation) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should be preceded by …

Aim: To assess the long-term effectiveness of an integrated disease management (IDM)
program (consisting of optimal medication, reactivation, education, and exacerbation …