Practical utility of general practice data capture and spatial analysis for understanding COPD and asthma.

Theophile NiyonsengaN T CoffeeP Del FanteS B HøjM Daniel

Published in: BMC health services research (2018)

GP-based data capture and analysis has a clear potential to support research for improved patient outcomes for COPD and asthma via knowledge of geographic variability and its correlates, and how local prevalence estimates differ from NHS benchmarks for vulnerable age-groups.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
general practice
primary care
big data
cystic fibrosis
patient safety
air pollution
allergic rhinitis
artificial intelligence