Publications by authors named "Jordyn Kettner"
Article Synopsis
- US Veterans have a significantly higher risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and the COPD CARE program aims to enhance care delivery specifically for them through improved implementation strategies.
- The COPD CARE Academy was developed to help scale these strategies in the Veterans' Health Administration, using a mixed-methods evaluation to measure the effectiveness of its implementation.
- Results showed that participation in the Academy led to high attendance and resource utilization among clinicians, resulting in a marked increase in their confidence to perform necessary implementation tasks related to COPD care.
Article Synopsis
- U.S. Veterans are at a significantly higher risk for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and the COPD CARE program was developed to improve care delivery for them.
- The COPD CARE Academy was created to help implement this program more effectively within the Veterans' Health Administration, using a set of strategies to enhance clinician capabilities.
- The evaluation showed promising results, with high completion rates of the Academy, positive feedback from clinicians, and a significant increase in their ability to perform key implementation tasks after participating in the program.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide and is estimated to be the leading cause of death in the next 15 years. Patients with COPD suffer from persistent chronic cough, sputum production and exacerbations leading to deteriorating lung function, worsening quality of life and loss of independence. While evidence-based interventions exist to improve the well-being of patients with COPD, incorporation of these interventions into routine clinical care is challenging.
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