title: An audit of provision of long-term oxygen therapy for COPD patients.
abstract: Long-term oxygen therapy can reduce morbidity and mortality in COPD patients with chronic hypoxaemia. However, there is a need to provide ongoing support for these patients, ensuring that they receive appropriate information and education, and that their condition is fully monitored to prevent any unnecessary complications and improve their overall quality of life.
authors.affiliation: South Tyneside Health Care Trust, Tyne and Wear.
authors.forename: Denise
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gibbons
authors.forename: Joanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Conneelly
authors.forename: Jill
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018579:Patient Selection; D015397:Program Evaluation; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000628:therapy*; D011786:Quality Control; D011788:Quality of Life; D012648:Self Care; D006113:United Kingdom