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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement
  • Patient-Centered Care

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  • Significant gaps exist between the required and delivered care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
  • The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program was developed to address these care deficits.
  • The program aims to improve self-management and reduce healthcare utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program in reducing facility-based care.
  • To assess the program's impact on patient confidence and self-management skills.
  • To explore the integration of evidence-based medicine and quality improvement in COPD care.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of the multifaceted, evidence-based INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program.
  • Ongoing evaluation of program outcomes.
  • Focus on enhancing patient and family confidence in managing COPD at home.

Main Results:

  • Sustained and substantial reduction in facility-based care compared to pre-program levels.
  • Increased patient confidence in managing their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • Program designated a leading practice by Accreditation Canada.

Conclusions:

  • The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program effectively bridges the gap between evidence and practice in COPD care.
  • Integrating evidence-based medicine and quality improvement is crucial for sustained success.
  • A pan-Canadian quality improvement initiative is supporting multidisciplinary teams to implement INSPIRED principles.