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British Thoracic Society Quality Standard for Pleural Disease
Mark E Roberts1, Najib M Rahman2,3,4, Dinesh N Addala4
1Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, UK mark.roberts@nhs.net.
BMJ Open Respiratory Research
|May 21, 2026
Summary
This quality standard provides evidence-based guidelines for high-quality, cost-effective patient care in pleural disease. It assists healthcare professionals in delivering optimal treatment for individuals with these conditions.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Thoracic Medicine
Background:
- Pleural diseases represent a significant area of respiratory medicine requiring standardized care.
- Optimizing patient outcomes and resource utilization in pleural disease management is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish quality markers for high-quality, cost-effective patient care in pleural disease.
- To provide evidence-based guidance for healthcare professionals and services involved in pleural disease management.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of the best available evidence.
- Development of quality standards by the British Thoracic Society.
Main Results:
- Defined markers for optimal patient care pathways in pleural disease.
- Identified cost-effective strategies for managing pleural conditions.
Conclusions:
- Implementation of these quality standards will enhance patient care for pleural diseases.
- This standard supports healthcare professionals in delivering evidence-based, efficient treatments.
Keywords:
Pleural Disease
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