An innovative COPD early detection programme in general practice: evaluating barriers to implementation

In the Netherlands an innovative programme for early detection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in primary care among patients aged 40–70 years has been evaluated in both an effect study and a pilot implementation study. Health-care providers identified four obstacles for successful i...

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Published in:NPJ primary care respiratory medicine 2014-08, Vol.24 (1), p.14055-14055, Article 14055
Main Authors: Dirven, Joseph A M, Moser, Albine, Tange, Huibert J, Muris, Jean W M, van Schayck, Onno C P
Format: Article
Language:English
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Brief Communication
Early Diagnosis
General Practice
Health Services Accessibility
Humans
Internal Medicine
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Pneumology/Respiratory System
Primary Care Medicine
Program Evaluation
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive - diagnosis
Thoracic Surgery
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Summary:In the Netherlands an innovative programme for early detection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in primary care among patients aged 40–70 years has been evaluated in both an effect study and a pilot implementation study. Health-care providers identified four obstacles for successful implementation of a COPD early detection programme. This Brief Communication describes the most important results of a qualitative study using in-depth interviews.
ISSN:2055-1010
2055-1010
DOI:10.1038/npjpcrm.2014.55