Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic, progressive condition with exacerbating features that limits airflow in the lungs. COPD has a high incidence of multimorbidity and can be complex, disabling and negatively impact on quality of life.
The clinical aims of this initiative are to:
- reduce unwarranted clinical variation
- increase education, resources and support for COPD patients to self-manage their disease
- develop optimal care after discharge and at end of life.
Snapshot of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in NSW
In 2016-17...
75 hospitals
across NSW admitted
patients with COPD
Guideline
The COPD-X Plan: Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Evidence-based guideline that shifts the emphasis from pharmacological treatment to a range of interventions including patient education, self-management of exacerbations and pulmonary rehabilitation.
View guidelineFor clinicians and services
What to improve
A summary of the four clinical components of the initiative:
- diagnosis
- exacerbation management
- optimising health through ongoing care
- last year of life
How to improve
Explore options for different organisational models to tailor clinical services for your local requirements:
- respiratory coordinated care program
- nurse-led models of care
- virtual health model
Additional resources
- Lung Foundation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Lung Foundation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation toolkit
- Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand Oxygen Guidelines for Acute Use in Adults
- Delivering pulmonary rehabilitation via telehealth during COVID-19
- Monitoring and evaluation plan
- Presentation: Non-invasive ventilation in COPD
Contact the Respiratory Network
Email the team at ACI-Respiratory@health.nsw.gov.au or visit the ACI Respiratory Network.