Research has shown that the diagnosis and treatment of COPD can be improved in primary care. A recent study in the journal Preventive Medicine (March 2005) concluded that although primary care providers manage asthma patients using asthma guidelines, a great proportion of COPD patients are under-treated, mainly in the primary stages of the disease. The study concluded that there is a need for better implementation of COPD guidelines by primary care providers and a need for COPD to be diagnosed in its early stages.
COPD: Putting Guidelines into Practice
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Understand the burden of COPD in the United States.
- Utilize current knowledge about recommended methods to diagnosis and stage COPD.
- Select appropriate therapeutic interventions for COPD patients at each stage of disease.
- Understand and be able to respond to the cognitive and mental health problems associated with COPD.
Faculty
Barbara P. Yawn, M.D., M.Sc., FAAFP (Faculty)
Director of Research, Olmsted Medical Center
Adjunct Professor, Family and Community Health
University of Minnesota
Rochester, Minnesota
Elaine Reed, M.D. (Editor)
Clinical Assistant Professor
Family Medicine and Community Health
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Director of Research, Olmsted Medical Center
Adjunct Professor, Family and Community Health
University of Minnesota
Rochester, Minnesota
Elaine Reed, M.D. (Editor)
Clinical Assistant Professor
Family Medicine and Community Health
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Faculty Disclosure
It is the policy of the AAFP that all CME planning committee, faculty, authors, editor and staff disclose relationships with commercial entities upon nomination or invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflict of interests and, if identified, they are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only those participants who have no conflict of interest or who agree to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this CME activity. The AAFP and Creative Educational Concepts, Inc., staff as well as the medical editor, Dr. Elaine Reed, indicated that they have no relationships to disclose relating to the subject matter of the activity. Dr. Barbara Yawn has indicated that she has received research grants from Schering-Plough, AstraZeneca and Merck, and is on the advisory board at Schering-Plough.
Accreditation
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2.0 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Of these credits, 1.0 conforms to the AAFP criteria for evidence-based CME clinical content. CME credit has been increased to reflect 2 for 1 credit for only the EB CME portion. AAFP accreditation begins 10-15-06. Term of approval is for one year from this date with option for yearly renewal. This activity has been renewed from 10-15-07 to 10-14-08. When reporting AAFP credit, report total Prescribed and Elective credit earned for this activity. It is not necessary to label credit as evidence-based CME for reporting purposes.
The EB CME credit awarded for this activity was based on practice recommendations that were the most current with the strongest level of evidence available at the time this activity was approved. Since some clinical research is ongoing, the American Academy of Family Physicians recommends that learners verify sources and review these and other recommendations prior to implementation into practice.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians.
The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The EB CME credit awarded for this activity was based on practice recommendations that were the most current with the strongest level of evidence available at the time this activity was approved. Since some clinical research is ongoing, the American Academy of Family Physicians recommends that learners verify sources and review these and other recommendations prior to implementation into practice.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians.
The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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This activity is supported by an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. and Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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