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Comprehensive care for COPD patients in primary care
Dr. Juan Viteri Rodríguez, Dr. Kathya Verónica Suaste Pazmiñ, Dr. Freddy Fernando Jumbo Salazar
Abstract
Introduction: Evidence suggests that integrated disease management can be a transformative approach
to improving the quality of life in COPD.
Objective: to develop a structured follow-up intervention for self-management of COPD in primary care.
Methods: A multicenter study with a 12-month parallel-group treatment design was conducted
comparing COPD patients in primary care
Results: the MIE cohort improved their knowledge of COPD more than the usual care control group on
the score of 29.6% (p < 0.001).
Conclusions: The study confirmed that a follow-up intervention structured by MIE and self-care with MIE
substantially improved the quality of life in COPD patients.
Keywords: COPD, intervention, quality of life, primary care source: DeCS
Keywords
COPD, intervention, quality of life, primary care source: DeCS
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