Exploring perspectives on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in people who smoke heroin: a qualitative study.

Rebecca Nightingale Paul GriffithsKevin MortimerPaul WalkerTara ByrneKerry MarwoodSally Morrison-GriffithsSue RenwickJamie RylanceHassan Burhan

Published in: BJGP open (2020)

These findings, along with previous studies highlighting the prevalence of COPD in this population, warrant efforts to integrate community COPD and opioid replacement services to improve outcomes for this vulnerable population.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
healthcare
mental health
primary care
chronic pain
risk factors
pain management
cystic fibrosis
case control
skeletal muscle
weight loss
glycemic control