title: Measures to improve knowledge and self-care among patients with COPD: A UK general practice audit.
abstract: The Parchmore Partnership, London, audited 11 evidence-based criteria relating to patient knowledge and COPD morbidity during December 2004 to March 2005 using questionnaires and practice records. 32 patients with moderate to severe COPD participated, and during the project they received information and extra care. Patient knowledge and clinical indicators showed significant improvements.
authors.affiliation: The Parchmore Partnership, London, UK.
authors.forename: Agnelo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fernandes
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pache
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Bird
authors.forename: Clare
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bryden
mesh_terms: D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008485:Medical Audit; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000628:therapy*; D012648:Self Care; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom