ArticleThe British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners2023
General practice management of COPD patients following acute exacerbations: a qualitative study.
Article in The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- Risk Factors for Acute Exacerbation in Patients with COPD Group E in Ningbo: Risk Analysis of Irregular Review, Cardiovascular Complications, and Lung Function Decline.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2025Article
- Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management and Treatment Patterns in General Medicine: Results From the ASTER Study in Italy.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2025Observational
- Knowledge of recommended antibiotic treatments for community-acquired infections in general medical practice: a cross-sectional study in Occitanie region, France.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- The primary care experience of adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). An interpretative phenomenological inquiry.PloS one · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundExacerbations are the strongest risk factor for future exacerbations for patients living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The period immediately following exacerbation is a high-risk period for recurrence and hospital admission, and is a critical time to intervene. GPs are ideally positioned to deliver this care.
aimTo explore perceptions of GPs regarding the care of patients following exacerbations of COPD and to identify factors affecting the provision of evidence-based care. DESIGN AND
settingA descriptive qualitative study was undertaken involving semi-structured, in-depth interviews with Australian GPs who volunteered to participate following a national survey of general practice care for COPD patients following exacerbations.
methodInterviews were conducted via the Zoom video conference platform, which were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. QSR NVivo was used to support data management, coding, and inductive thematic analysis.
resultsEighteen GPs completed interviews. Six key themes were identified: 1) GPs' perceptions and knowledge in the management of COPD patients following exacerbation and admission to hospital; 2) pharmacological management; 3) consultation time; 4) communication between healthcare professionals; 5) access to other health services; and 6) patient compliance.
conclusionDelivery of post-exacerbation care to COPD patients is affected by GPs, patients, and health service-related factors. The care of COPD patients may be further improved by supporting GPs to overcome identified barriers.
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