Care of the COPD Patient (Seamless care across primary and secondary care settings)
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The content of the module includes:
Patient-centred primary and secondary care approaches to providing evidence-based care to COPD patients
Disease processes applied to normal functioning of the respiratory system
Diagnosis and assessment of patients including interpretation of spirometry, screening and assessment for oxygen therapy
Organisation and delivery of care and services
Psychosocial impact of the disease including end of life and ethical issues
Management strategies including pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies
Significance and management of acute exacerbations in both primary and secondary care and preventative strategies
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This module will enable healthcare professionals to:
Describe the relevant anatomy and physiology of the respiratory tract as it relates to COPD
Discuss the aetiology and pathophysiology of COPD
Interpret patient history and clinical data in order to comprehensively assess patients with COPD (including rule out differential diagnosis) and to plan and implement patient care appropriately across a range of healthcare settings
Discuss the role of health professionals in the management of the COPD patient from a primary and secondary care perspective
Analyse the effectiveness of a range of self-management interventions of COPD
Consider professional and ethical issues as they relate to COPD management
Discuss the variety of psychological and physical complications COPD patients face and propose strategies for coping with these
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