Qualitative Validation of COPD Evidenced Care Pathways in Japan, Canada, England, and Germany: Common Barriers to Optimal COPD Care.
Anne MeiwaldRupert Gara-AdamsAleix RowlandsonYixuan MaHenrik WatzMasakazu IchinoseJane E ScullionTom WilkinsonMohit BhutaniGeorgie WestonElisabeth J AdamsPublished in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2022)
COPD is an important public health issue that needs urgent prioritization. The use of Evidenced Care Pathways with decision-makers can facilitate evidence-based decision making on interventions and policies to improve care and outcomes for patients and reduce unnecessary resource use and associated costs for the healthcare provider/payer.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- public health
- palliative care
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- quality improvement
- decision making
- lung function
- end stage renal disease
- affordable care act
- pain management
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- physical activity
- prognostic factors
- type diabetes
- air pollution
- social media
- health insurance
- metabolic syndrome
- patient reported outcomes
- chronic pain
- insulin resistance
- glycemic control
- global health