Developing a Multidisciplinary Approach to the COPD Care Pathway

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized as a predominately preventable and treatable inflammatory lung disease caused by progressive obstructed airflow from the lungs. In the United States and worldwide, it is becoming a major cause in hospital admissions as well as an increase in morbidity and mortality. The rising total cost of care for COPD is concerning for all health care industries. The disease has significant impact on the patient's quality of life and psychological well-being. A worldwide initiative is underway in developing a care model that is multifactorial through continuous monitoring of patients to manage and control symptoms, achieve medication adherence, and provide socioeconomic resources. The primary aim of this study was to prevent exacerbations, hospital admissions, and readmissions. Various models have shown positive results; however, the significant financial investment is the major barrier to success. Recently, one health system in the United States was able to improve care, decrease readmissions, and reduce total cost of care by investing in a multidisciplinary team of specialists. In the utilization of the care model, the primary endpoint will conclude that COPD is financially and socioeconomically manageable.

Mapping the Common Barriers to Optimal COPD Care in High and Middle-Income Countries: Qualitative Perspectives from Clinicians

“…This study seeks to identify common and unique barriers preventing optimal COPD care in three HICs (Australia, Spain and Taiwan) and three UMICs (Argentina, Mexico and Russia) to better inform global policy initiatives that tackle shared barriers 19 while ensuring that unique issues are addressed through more tailored approaches.…”

Consideration points in the decision making in chronic respiratory diseases

“…In addressing the unique circumstances that unfold over this journey, it becomes imperative to consider the distinctive needs of the older adult population. These individuals often present with complex and highly specific biopsychosocial and functional disorders, necessitating a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to ensure comprehensive and tailored care 6 , 7 ) . This emphasis on comprehensive care calls for the convening of dynamic multidisciplinary team meetings and discussions, which hold a pivotal role in the management of end-of-life care and the facilitation of well-informed decisions 5 ) .…”

Mapping the common barriers to optimal COPD care in high and middle-income countries: qualitative perspectives from clinicians

“…The insight could improve policy planning, effective resource allocation and the successful implementation of initiatives to improve care (15). This study seeks to identify common and unique barriers preventing optimal COPD care in three HICs (Australia, Spain and Taiwan) and three UMICs (Argentina, Mexico and Russia) to better inform global policy initiatives that tackle shared barriers (16) while ensuring that unique issues are addressed through more tailored approaches.…”