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Optimising chronic obstructive pulmonary disease care: an overview for the community nurse

In qualitative interviews with 10 asthma and COPD specialised nurses, two primary barriers were identified: the patient–nurse relationship and available resources (Gustafsson and Nordeman, 2018)....

What are the benefits of using self-management plans for COPD patients in the community: a critical review of the literature

Three qualitative studies were critiqued. Only one, Laue et al (2017), used a phenomenological design to address the views of patients. A second qualitative study by Williams et al (2014) explored...

Does availability of point of care C-reactive protein measurement affect provision of antibiotics in a community respiratory service?

The primary outcome measured was antibiotic use for treatment of an acute exacerbation following a comprehensive respiratory clinical assessment, in both COPD and bronchiectasis, for those with a POC...

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