Models of chronic disease management in primary care for patients with mild to moderate asthma or COPD

Mild to moderate asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are health problems that progress into disabling conditions. Primary health care (PHC) is essential for the recognition and management of these illnesses. This role may be enhanced through: self management, general practitioners with a special interest (GPwSI) in respiratory care, respiratory practice nurses, clinical practice guidelines for asthma and COPD and spirometry programmes in primary care. This review examined these roles to discover their impact.

Partnerships

  • Josephine Cranston
  • Alan Crockett
  • John R Moss
  • Robert Pegram
  • Nigel Stocks