ABS69: Using information effectively to develop a local enhanced service for COPD

摘要

Introduction:In the United Kingdom 5% of mortality can be attributed to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Exacerbations of COPD. exacerbations of COPD account for 10% of acute medical admissions with rates in east London significantly higher than elsewhere in the UK.With an improved evidence base for interventions which can reduce symptoms and prevent exacerbations, attention has turned to the systematic management of COPD across the boundary of primary and secondary care. The nGMS contract provides incentives to develop registers, improve diagnosis using spirometry and record chronic care details. integrating these measures with early hospital discharge schemes, and the effective implementation of guidelines remains a challenge.