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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common chronic
condition associated with a rapidly increasing physical, social, and
economic burden in terms of both direct healthcare costs including
hospitalisations and medication and indirect costs (productivity loss,
work absenteeism, premature retirement). 1 It is estimated that
approximately 210 million people worldwide have COPD, 2 and its
incidence is believed to be rising. 3 Mortality predictions suggest that
COPD will become the third leading cause of death in 2020 and the
fourth leading cause of death in 2030. 4 There is therefore an urgent
need to develop innovative COPD management models. In this
context, nurses are uniquely positioned to make a substantial
contribution as they are often the first point of contact for patients
and are actively engaged throughout the disease management
process, frequently providing palliative care.
In this discussion paper we explore the role of nurses in the
management of COPD and highlight some of the barriers which are
currently preventing nurses from expanding and strengthening their
role. We also suggest some possible strategies to help nurses
overcome these obstacles.
COPD and nursing: from prevention to
palliation
The nursing role in COPD – and essentially in all chronic diseases – is
becoming increasingly important and is characterised by continuity
of care. Nurses are involved in the management of COPD at all
stages, from prevention to provision of end-of-life care within a
variety of settings, both in the community (including patients’ own
homes and family practice) and hospitals. Nurses often play a key
role in new care models based on different types of telemedicine
support. 5,6 Nurse-led consultations and disease management
interventions are important interventions which enable nurses to
provide, complement, or extend the care delivered by doctors.
Nurse-led consultations carried out by experienced nurses frequently
include tasks that traditionally belong to physicians, such as physical
examination of patients, diagnosis and, in countries such as the UK,

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a Common chronic
physical condition Associated with a rapidly Increasing, Social, and
Economic burden in terms of costs including Healthcare Both Direct
and indirect costs Hospitalisations and Medication (Productivity Loss,
Work absenteeism, premature Retirement). 1 It is Estimated that
approximately 210 million People Worldwide Have COPD, 2 and ITS
incidence is believed to be Rising. 3 Mortality Predictions Suggest that
COPD Will Become The Third Leading Cause of Death in two thousand and twenty and The
Fourth Leading Cause of Death in 2030. 4 There is an urgent Therefore
Need to Develop Innovative Management COPD models. In this
context, Nurses are Uniquely Positioned to Make a substantial
contribution As they are often The First Point of Contact for patients
and are actively engaged throughout The disease Management
Process, Frequently providing palliative Care.
In this discussion Paper we Explore The role of Nurses in. The
Management of COPD and Highlight some of The barriers which are
currently Preventing Nurses from EXPANDING and strengthening their
role. We also Suggest some possible Strategies to Help Nurses
overcome these obstacles.
COPD and Nursing: from Prevention to
palliation
The Nursing role in COPD - chronic Diseases and essentially in all - is
Becoming increasingly important and is characterized by Continuity
of Care. Nurses are Involved in The Management of COPD at all
Stages, from Prevention to Provision of End-of-Life Care Within a
Variety of settings, Both in The Community (including patients' own
Homes and Family Practice) and Hospitals. Nurses often Play a Key
role in New Care models based on different types of telemedicine
support. 5,6-LED Nurse Consultations and disease Management
interventions are important interventions which Enable Nurses to
provide, complement, extend or The Care Delivered by doctors.
Nurse-LED Consultations carried out by experienced Nurses Frequently
Tasks that include Traditionally Belong to Physicians, Such As. physical
Examination of patients, diagnosis and, in Countries Such As The UK,.