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Do Antibiotics Improve Outcomes For Patients Hospitalized With Copd Exacerbations?, Sagi Mathew, Deborah S. Zeitlin, Katherine Rickett

Deborah Zeitlin

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER YES. Antibiotic use reduced mortality and treatment failure in patients hospitalized with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials [RCTs]). Giving antibiotics early to hospitalized patients decreased the need for later ventilation and readmission within 30 days for exacerbation of COPD (SOR: B, a retrospective cohort study).

Do Antibiotics Improve Outcomes For Patients Hospitalized With Copd Exacerbations?, Sagi Mathew, Deborah S. Zeitlin, Katherine Rickett

Deborah Zeitlin

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER YES. Antibiotic use reduced mortality and treatment failure in patients hospitalized with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials [RCTs]). Giving antibiotics early to hospitalized patients decreased the need for later ventilation and readmission within 30 days for exacerbation of COPD (SOR: B, a retrospective cohort study).

Health-Related Quality Of Life And Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In North Carolina, David Brown, Roy Pleasants, Jill Ohar, Monica Kraft, James Donohue, David Mannino, Winston Liao, Harry Herric

David C. Brown

Background:

Comparisons of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) between persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and adults in the general population are not well described.

Aims:

To examine associations between COPD and four measures of HRQOL in a population-based sample.

Patients & Methods:

These relationships were examined using data from 13,887 adults aged >18 years who participated in the 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) conducted in North Carolina (NC). Logistic regression was used to obtain adjusted relative odds (aOR).

Results:

The age-adjusted prevalence of COPD among NC adults was 5.4% (standard error 0.27). Nearly half of adults …

Chapter 5. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Copd), David Mannino, Janet Croft, David Brown

David C. Brown

No abstract provided.

Pharmacist-Led Interventions For Adults With Asthma Or Copd, Cristin Ryan, Amanda Mccullough, Stuart Elborn, Carmel Hughes

Amanda McCullough

Background Chronic lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are major causes of morbidity, mortality and cost to healthcare service providers globally (WHO 2010). As a result of continued exposure to risk factors, the prevalence of these conditions is expected to increase worldwide. There are approximately 300 million asthma suffers globally, with the prevalence projected to increase by 50% every decade (GINA 2012). COPD is presently the fourth leading cause of chronic morbidity and mortality in the US, and is projected to be the third leading cause of death by 2020 (Mannino 2006).

Interventions To Improve Daily Activity In Individuals With Copd And Chf: A Systematic Review, Michael Shoemaker, B Keenoy, B Smith, P Slotman

Michael J Shoemaker, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS

No abstract provided.

Inspiratory Muscle Training In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: The State Of The Evidence, Michael Shoemaker, S Donker, A Lapoe

Michael J Shoemaker, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS

No abstract provided.

Rationale And Design Of The Prsm Study: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Of Self Management For Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Copd), What Is The Best Approach?, Angela Chang, Terry Haines, Claire Jackson, Ian Yang, Jennifer Nitz, Nancy Low Choy, Bill Vicenzino

Nancy Low Choy

Background:
Pulmonary rehabilitation is only accessible by a small proportion of individuals with COPD. For the vast majority who are not able to access these programs, self management approaches may be an alternative to improve health care outcomes.

Methods:
The PRSM study is a three group randomised controlled trial with individual randomisation, blinded outcome assessment, 3 monthly follow-up assessments across a 12-month period and concurrent economic evaluation. The inclusion criteria are adults with COPD. The primary outcome measure is the St George Respiratory Disease Questionnaire. Secondary outcome measures include a series of questionnaires (Frenchay Activities Index, International Physical Activity Questionnaire, …

Does Walking Improve Outcomes In Patients Undergoing Pulmonary Rehabilitation?, R Dasgupta, Michael Shoemaker, J Wilt, K Meriwether, A Shoemaker, T Summerfelt

Michael J Shoemaker, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS

No abstract provided.

Response To Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Obstructive Versus Interstitial Lung Disease, R Dasgupta, Michael Shoemaker, J Wilt, K Meriwether, A Shoemaker, T Summerfelt

Michael J Shoemaker, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS

No abstract provided.