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ArticleInnovations in pharmacy2019

Assessing Quality of Pharmacist-Led Education for Patients with COPD Using the Lung Information Needs Questionnaire: A Pilot Study.

Teri Barnett, Anastasia Jenkins, Alicia Bouldin, Melvin Crumby, Alice K Morgan, Michael L Warren

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Article in Innovations in pharmacy, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Teri BarnettBaptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi.
Anastasia JenkinsUniversity of Mississippi School of Pharmacy.
Alicia BouldinUniversity of Mississippi School of Pharmacy.
Melvin CrumbyBaptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi.
Alice K MorganBaptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi.
Michael L WarrenUniversity of Mississippi School of Pharmacy.

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Abstract

backgroundTransitioning a patient from the hospital to home is an area of vulnerability for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Patients with COPD frequently readmit as they often do not understand their disease state, medications or when to seek medical attention.

objectivesThe objective of this study is to determine the impact that pharmacist-led education has on a patient's understanding of their disease state by assessing the results of the Lung Information Needs Questionnaire (LINQ).

methodsThis study uses a quasi-experimental design to formally assess pharmacist-led education provided to patients with COPD using the LINQ. The LINQ was used to assess knowledge of the disease state and medications before and after receiving education on disease state management, smoking cessation and proper medication use.

resultsA total of 17 patients completed the LINQ. The survey results showed a statistically significant improvement in patient understanding in 4 of the 6 targeted areas.

conclusionResults from the formal assessment using the LINQ suggest that pharmacist-lead education for COPD patients is beneficial and reliable. This study presents a continued need for patient education and research in this high-risk patient population.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseLINQPatient educationSmoking CessationTransitions of Care

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PMID34007545
PMCPMC7592861

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