Quality Standard Position Statements for Health System Policy Changes in Diagnosis and Management of COPD: A Global Perspective

• DOI: 10.1007/s12325-022-02137-x
• Publication Date: 2022-04-28T12:03:42Z
• Authors: Mohit Bhutani; David B. Price; Tonya A. Winders; Heinrich Worth; Kevin Gruffydd-Jones; Ruth Tal-Singer; Jaime Correia-de-...; Mark T. Dransfield; Rudi Peché; Daiana Stolz; John R. Hurst
• Keywords: Position paper; Evidence-Based Practice

Despite being a leading cause of death worldwide, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is underdiagnosed and underprioritized within healthcare systems. Existing policies should be revisited to include COPD prevention management as global priority. Here, we propose describe health system quality standard position statements that implemented consistent care for patients with COPD. A multidisciplinary group clinicians expertise in together patient advocates from eight countries participated standards review meeting convened April 2021. The principal objective was achieve consensus on priorities ensure These were either evidence-based or reflected the combined views panel. On basis discussions, experts adopted five statements, including rationale their inclusion, supporting clinical evidence, essential criteria metrics. emphasize core elements care, (1) diagnosis, (2) adequate caregiver education, (3) access medical nonmedical treatments aligned latest recommendations appropriate by respiratory specialist when required, (4) acute exacerbations, (5) regular follow-up plan reviews. practical may applicable at both local national levels. While universally they can adapted consider differences resources priorities, organizational structure, delivery capabilities individual We encourage adoption these policymakers practitioners alike inform regional policy revisions improve consistency worldwide.