A project conducted to co-produce a data led approach to respiratory care; that proactively manages patient care and leverages all available resources (positively impacting patient health, reducing utilisation costs and patient admissions). Work was conducted in an area with very high social deprivation and smoking rates, and where 56+ different languages are spoken.
Submitter(s): Sonia Silk
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The establishment of a Living Well Service (LWS) to tackle the under recognition of Breathing Pattern Disorder, particularly complex breathlessness. The LWS provided thorough bio-psycho-social assessment, the consideration of differential diagnosis and any outstanding investigations, to ensure any co-morbidities were managed. Key features included co-production of care through goal setting and provision of a tailored self-management program, as well as a specific intervention group for complex breathlessness.
Submitter(s): Lois Botham
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Introducing FebriDx (Lumos Diagnostics) for c-reactive protein (CRP)/viral biomarker testing in COPD patients. Introduction was to improve patient care, outcomes and reduce costs associated with admission/readmission to hospital, travel, GP attendance and medications.
Submitter(s): Elaine Sutherland
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Comprehensive assessment of patients with COPD post-exacerbation frequently identifies the need for exercise, however due to significant symptom burden, high prevalence of malnutrition, and frailty and falls risk, an alternative to the current home exercise programme (HEP) offer was required. The objective was to diversify home rehabilitation options to improve equity and access for patients with COPD to optimise outcomes and reduce exacerbation risk.
Submitter(s): Elaine Sutherland
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