AI Article Synopsis

  • The paper outlines a new community outreach service led by nurses specifically for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
  • The service was successful in enhancing the quality of life for the patients who participated.
  • Challenges in keeping the service running stemmed from the existing healthcare delivery systems and related policies.

Article Abstract

This paper describes the development and evaluation of a nurse-led interagency community outreach service for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The service improved the quality of life of the patients who accessed it. However, difficulties in maintaining the service arose from the historical structure of care delivery and policy frameworks.

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