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ArticleERJ open research2026

BREATHE: an educational approach for optimising the management of chronic respiratory diseases in primary care.

Natasha Smallwood, Rebecca Disler, Amy Pascoe, Lena Ly, Andrew Donald, Kerry Hancock, Christian Osadnik, Yet Hong Khor, Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis, Anna Spathis and 2 more

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Article in ERJ open research, 2026. 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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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors.

Natasha SmallwoodRespiratory Research @ Alfred, School of Translational Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Rebecca DislerRespiratory Research @ Alfred, School of Translational Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Amy PascoeRespiratory Research @ Alfred, School of Translational Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3555-6856
Lena LyRespiratory Research @ Alfred, School of Translational Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Andrew DonaldDepartment of General Practice and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Kerry HancockAllergy and Lung Health Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Christian OsadnikDepartment of Physiotherapy, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9040-8007
Yet Hong KhorRespiratory Research @ Alfred, School of Translational Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5434-9342
Jo-Anne Manski-NankervisDepartment of General Practice and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Anna SpathisDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
Jennifer PhilipSt Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3312-0645
Lena SanciDepartment of General Practice and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction and aim: Optimisation of underlying chronic respiratory disease (CRD) is a necessary first step to addressing breathlessness. We aimed to develop and evaluate a disease-agnostic education package and mnemonic to support primary care providers to recognise breathlessness and facilitate optimisation of underlying CRD. Methods: A blended education package comprising one live webinar, three self-paced online courses, two podcasts and five case studies was developed by a working group of general practitioners (GPs), respiratory clinicians and researchers and adapted into a practical mnemonic (the BREATHE clinical approach). Content was validated against a systematic state-of-the-art review of international and national guidelines. Semi-structured interviews with GPs, general practice nurses and a practice manager were conducted to evaluate the educational content and design. Interviews were transcribed and analysed thematically with inductive coding. Results: Seven disease-agnostic recommendations were developed and validated against 33 clinical practice documents: Conclusion: The BREATHE clinical approach and education package were favourably received as useful tools to support primary care providers to optimise treatment for people with CRD.

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PMCPMC13266466

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