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Development of a Standard Set of Outcome Domains and Proposed Measures for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care Physical Therapy Practice in the Netherlands: a Modified RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method.

Arie C VerburgSimone A van DulmenHenri KiersJan Hl YpingaMaria Wg Nijhuis-van der SandenPhilip Jan van der Wees
Published in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2019)
This study described the development of a standard set of outcome domains and proposed measures for patients with COPD in primary care physical therapy. Each measure was accepted for relevance and feasibility by the involved stakeholders. The set is currently used in daily practice and tested on validity and reliability in a pilot for the development of quality indicators.
Keyphrases
  • primary care
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • healthcare
  • lung function
  • general practice
  • randomized controlled trial
  • physical activity
  • clinical trial
  • air pollution