Download or read book Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care written by David Bellamy and published by Class Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2011 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extensively updated, this new fourth edition, includes everything you need to know about dealing with COPD in your practice confidently and effectively - including patient rehabilitation
Download or read book COPD in Primary Care written by Anita Sharma and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is enormous and is increasing, but early, accurate diagnosis in a primary care setting can have a crucial impact on managing the condition. New NICE guidelines and the GMS Contract with incentives give GPs and practice nurses the opportunity to diagnose COPD patients and manage them in a structured fashion. This book brings together clear and concise information for GPs and primary healthcare teams on how this can be achieved accurately and effectively. This book sets out a very practical approach to caring for one group who can demonstrably benefit from access to the very best that primary care can offer: patients living with COPD. This book is for busy primary care physicians and nurses committed to improving diagnosis, enabling self-management, ensuring rapid treatment, and providing truly patient-centred care. Written by an experienced, practising general practitioner, it provides a timely contribution to the high-quality primary care services needed now and in the future.A " - from the Foreword by Gail Richards Anita Sharma is to be congratulated on producing a clear, concise and practical book on COPD which will educate, give confidence to, and encourage primary care physicians to manage this important disease effectively and at an early stage.A" - from the Foreword by Joyce Barclay
Download or read book Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care written by David Bellamy (FRCP.) and published by Class Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2004 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third edition of this practical and concise handbook shows professionals how to manage COPD in primary care, successfully and with worthwhile outcomes for patients.
Download or read book Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care written by Margaret Barnett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-05-12 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until recently COPD was largely neglected by health professionals and viewed as the Cinderella of respiratory conditions. Many patients were seen as heart-sink cases with a self-inflicted disease. But views are now changing and COPD, like other chronic conditions managed within primary care, has taken on a higher profile within the Government and NHS agenda. This book reflects that change. It looks at the treatment of COPD in primary care: in the GP surgery, in outpatient clinics, and through district and community nursing. COPD management does not depend on purely medical intervention; much can be done to help these patients from a psychological, social and holistic perspective to cope with their everyday activities. Patients lead a frightening existence, struggling to breathe and to cope with their symptoms. The book helps nurses and other healthcare professionals to support these patients.
Download or read book The Management of COPD In Primary and Secondary Care written by David Lynes and published by M&K Update Ltd. This book was released on 2007 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: COPD is preventable and treatable, yet its low profile and late presentation means that many people are not diagnosed until the disease has progressed to a moderate or severe stage, where interventions are less effective. The education of all healthcare professionals is therefore essential in improving care for this patient group. It is not simply a disease of the airways; it also has cognitive and social aspects and if care is to be optimised it needs to be approached holistically. This book addresses a wide range of issues and includes a chapter on the patientOCOs perspective, written by a patient, which gives useful insights. It merits a place in the healthcare library.Gill Hall, Chief Executive, Respiratory Education UKCONTENTS INCLUDE: Pathological processes, aetiology and natural history The patientOCOs perspectiveAssessment and diagnosisPharmacological management of chronic diseaseManaging an exacerbation in primary careManagement of respiratory failure caused by exacerbationSmoking and smoking cessationHolistic issuesDomiciliary oxygen therapyPulmonary rehabilitation"
Download or read book Copd Primary Care E Book Eb written by Bellamy and published by Class. This book was released on 2006-12-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: COPD (the spectrum of diseases including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, long-standing irreversible asthma and small airways disease) is one of the most common and important respiratory disorders seen in primary care. It affects 1 in 10 people over the age of 65, with an estimated figure of 600 000 people diagnosed with COPD to date OCo with the true figure likely to be much higher."
Download or read book Office Spirometry written by Paul L. Enright and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-08-26 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic diseases are common and costly, yet they are also among the most preventable health problems. Comprehensive and accurate disease surveillance systems are needed to implement successful efforts which will reduce the burden of chronic diseases on the U.S. population. A number of sources of surveillance data-including population surveys, cohort studies, disease registries, administrative health data, and vital statistics-contribute critical information about chronic disease. But no central surveillance system provides the information needed to analyze how chronic disease impacts the U.S. population, to identify public health priorities, or to track the progress of preventive efforts. A Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases outlines a conceptual framework for building a national chronic disease surveillance system focused primarily on cardiovascular and chronic lung diseases. This system should be capable of providing data on disparities in incidence and prevalence of the diseases by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic region, along with data on disease risk factors, clinical care delivery, and functional health outcomes. This coordinated surveillance system is needed to integrate and expand existing information across the multiple levels of decision making in order to generate actionable, timely knowledge for a range of stakeholders at the local, state or regional, and national levels. The recommendations presented in A Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases focus on data collection, resource allocation, monitoring activities, and implementation. The report also recommends that systems evolve along with new knowledge about emerging risk factors, advancing technologies, and new understanding of the basis for disease. This report will inform decision-making among federal health agencies, especially the Department of Health and Human Services; public health and clinical practitioners; non-governmental organizations; and policy makers, among others.
Download or read book Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations written by Jadwiga A. Wedzicha and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-09-22 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations covers the definition, diagnosis, epidemiology, mechanisms, and treatment associated with COPD exacerbations. This text also addresses imaging and how it plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and study of exacerbations.Written by today's top experts, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbat
Download or read book COPD written by Nicola A. Hanania and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-12-09 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects millions of people across the world. COPD is not only a major burden to patients but is also costly and results in billions of dollars of direct and indirect costs annually. In recent years and with advancement of science, the understanding of COPD has improved significantly. Fortunately, current management guidelines consider COPD a preventable and treatable condition, and recent studies clearly indicate that available pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions may improve various clinical outcomes. COPD: A Guide to Diagnosis and Clinical Management offers an exciting, evidence-based assessment of the field and will be of significant interest to clinicians who care for patients with COPD, including primary care providers and specialists. Comprehensive and state-of-the-art, this title is authored by experts who took the task of developing a resource that focuses on the essential issues in caring for patients with COPD. The first four chapters of the book cover major points about the systemic nature of COPD, the clinical and physiological assessments, and the outcome measures and prognostic markers. In the following section, various pharmacologic and non-pharmacological management strategies are reviewed based on the available evidence. The final sections outline the non-pulmonary effects of COPD and their management. COPD: A Guide to Diagnosis and Clinical Management is a vital, evidence-based text that will prove invaluable for all clinicians who care for patients with this debilitating disorder.
Download or read book COPD written by William Wring and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) has provided guidelines for the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of COPD. Early diagnosis with spirometric confirmation offers the most favorable outcomes for those suffering from COPD. Spirometry can be completed easily in the primary care setting for those exhibiting symptoms or warning signs; however, there are an estimated 24 million people who remain undiagnosed. Once diagnosed, it is questionable as to whether or not these patients are being treated according to GOLD guidelines. This quantitative, descriptive study utilized a retrospective medical chart review supported by ACE Star Model of evidence- based practice to determine the prevalence of local primary care providers (PCPs) who are following the GOLD guidelines in the diagnosis and treatment of COPD and to provide objective data for further use in educating the PCPs. Data from 163 medical charts of eighteen primary care providers was collected and analyzed using simple and descriptive statistics. Patient charts reviewed were of those aged 40 and over with at least a 10-pack-year smoking history. The results of this study showed that spirometry was used for the purposes of diagnosis in 3.1% of the sample and that less than two-percent of the entire sample had been staged for disease progression. There were no appreciative differences between the types of providers in their practice patterns or between the practice sites.
Download or read book Ferri s Clinical Advisor 2020 E Book written by Fred F. Ferri and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-06-01 with total page 2136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Significantly updated with the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment recommendations, Ferri’s Clinical Advisor 2020 features the popular "5 books in 1" format to organize vast amounts of information in a clinically relevant, user-friendly manner. This efficient, intuitive format provides quick access to answers on 1,000 common medical conditions, including diseases and disorders, differential diagnoses, and laboratory tests – all reviewed by experts in key clinical fields. Updated algorithms, along with hundreds of new figures, tables, and boxes, ensure that you stay current with today’s medical practice. Contains significant updates throughout, covering all aspects of current diagnosis and treatment. Features 27 all-new topics including chronic traumatic encephalopathy, medical marijuana, acute respiratory failure, gallbladder carcinoma, shift work disorder, radial tunnel syndrome, fertility preservation in women, fallopian tube cancer, primary chest wall cancer, large-bowel obstruction, inguinal hernia, and bundle branch block, among others. Includes a new appendix covering Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Measures. Provides current ICD-10 insurance billing codes to help expedite insurance reimbursements. Patient Teaching Guides for many of the diseases and disorders are included, most available in both English and Spanish versions, which can be downloaded and printed for patients.
Download or read book Clinical Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease written by William MacNee and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pulmonary Rehabilitation written by Claudio Donner and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pulmonary rehabilitation programmes are a fundamental part of the clinical management of patients with chronic respiratory diseases. This comprehensive reference book places pulmonary rehabilitation within the wider framework of respiratory disease. Now in six parts, it includes new sections on the development of PR as a discipline, global perspectives on quality control, new chapters on early PR post exacerbation and personalized rehabilitation, innovative approaches to exercise, PR in interstitial lung disease and lung transplantation, and the latest research into the application of music, dance and yoga. Key Features Global contributions compare practice around the world where differences have developed. New six Part structure covers new approaches to exercise testing, interstitial lung diseases and other diseases, and add-on interventions drawing on new technologies. Contains recommendations of the large collaborative ERS/ATS task forces on guidelines for PR as well as suggested policies for its implementation and use. Covers the important topic of balance impairment as a focus of rehabilitation for the at-risk patient and a new chapter on monitoring physical activity. The voices of patients and caregivers describe the impact of chronic respiratory disease on their lives. Features an exclusive chapter on COVID-19 that discusses the short- and long-term pathophysiological consequences, provides information about the potential role of physiotherapy in the management of hospitalized patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19, and details on who, where, and how to deliver programs to COVID-19 and non COVID-19 patients in the lockdown and post lockdown era.
Download or read book Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care From Diagnosis to Therapy written by Elisabetta Rovatti and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care - From Diagnosis to Therapy.
Download or read book COPD in Primary Care written by David Bellamy (Physician) and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is one of Australia's most common respiratory disorders- being the fourth leading cause of death among men and the sixth among women-it is widely associated with people over 65 and is already regarded as one of Australia's most common respiratory conditions. Its prevalence is predicted to increase exponentially as society's population ages.The importance of COPD has become increasingly recognised and the large numbers of people with the condition who previously received little or no care are now being properly assessed and managed, largely in primary care. This surge of interest in the condition has been led by collaboration between specialists, GPs and respiratory nurses, and this book is an example of the level of knowledge and commitment that has resulted. The authors have written with admirable clarity and their hands-on practical approach to the subject makes the book accessible without lowering any academic standards.The field is moving fast and this Australian adaptation has been extensively revised to reflect changes in treatment and management advice. In particular, a chapter has been added about the new Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines as well as a chapter on the Australian CODPX guidelines by the Australian Lung Foundation andthe Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand. There is also fuller discussion of oxygen therapy and palliative care.
Download or read book ABC of COPD written by Graeme P. Currie and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-11-04 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive, largely irreversible lung condition characterised by airflow obstruction. Although cigarette smoking is the single most important risk factor in its development, other associations and risk factors are thought to have increasing relevance throughout the world. COPD is usually managed in primary care, although it is commonly under-diagnosed, and is one of the most common medical conditions necessitating admission to hospital. The second edition of the ABC of COPD provides the entire multidisciplinary team with a reliable, up-to-date and accessible account of COPD. Extensively updated by experienced clinicians - including new chapters on spirometry, inhalers, oxygen, death, dying and end of life issues - this ABC is an authoritative and practical guide for general practitioners, practice nurses, specialist nurses, medical students, paramedical staff, junior doctors, non-specialist doctors and all other health professionals working in both primary and secondary care.
