Search Results - subject:"Chronic obstructive"

Patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: Disease Management Considerations

Carter, Rick; Tiep, Brian L. - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 16 (2008) 5, pp. 345-351

Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is a genetic disorder that leads to decreased circulating levels of AAT, which significantly increases the risk of serious lung and liver disease. Although previously considered to be limited to people of northern European ancestry, it is now known that...

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Integrated Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management in Primary Care

Chavannes, Niels H. - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 16 (2008) 5, pp. 315-318

Increased attention has recently been paid to disease management programs in the primary care of chronic obstructive …

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Optimizing Disease Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Corsello, Philip; Tinkelman, David - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 16 (2008) 5, pp. 289-296

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health problem worldwide. It is the fourth leading cause …

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Asthma as a Model for Chronic Disease Management Programs: The Interplay between Pulmonary Function and Quality of Life

Garro, Aris C.; Klein, Robert B. - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 16 (2008) 5, pp. 297-303

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a relatively new target for disease management programs; however …

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Symptom Perspectives: Patient-Professional Differences and Communication

Michaels, Cathy; Lareau, Suzanne C. - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 16 (2008) 5, pp. 359-363

Current research indicates considerable variation in everyday breathing intensity for individuals with chronic … obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This evidence highlights the importance of coaching patients to effectively manage breathing …

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The Impact of Nebulized Levalbuterol on Health Care Payments for Elderly Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients in Medicaid Plans

Ozminkowski, Ronald J.; Wang, Shaohung; Long, Stacey R. - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 15 (2007) 1, pp. 41-55

Objective: To compare health expenditures among elderly Medicaid patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary …

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Consensus Development and Application of ICD-9-CM Codes for Defining Chronic Illnesses and their Complications

Linden, Ariel; Biuso, Thomas J.; Allada, Gopal; Barker, … - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 15 (2007) 5, pp. 315-322

), asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Methods: A modified Delphi technique, involving two panels of three …

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Patient and Physician Factors Contributing to Poor Outcomes in Patients with Asthma and COPD

Gillissen, Adrian; Wirtz, Hubertus; Juergens, Uwe - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 15 (2007) 6, pp. 355-376

Poor adherence with medical regimens by patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a …

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Modelling the 5-year cost effectiveness of tiotropium, salmeterol and ipratropium for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Spain

Mölken, Maureen Rutten-van; Oostenbrink, Jan; … - In: The European Journal of Health Economics 8 (2007) 2, pp. 123-135

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The Role of Spirometry in Evaluating Therapeutic Responses in Advanced COPD

Laveneziana, Pierantonio; O'Donnell, Denis E. - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 15 (2007) 2, pp. 91-100

extent of physiological impairment or the resultant clinical consequences in any given patient with chronic obstructive …

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