title: An innovative COPD early detection programme in general practice: evaluating barriers to implementation.
abstract: In the Netherlands an innovative programme for early detection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in primary care among patients aged 40-70 years has been evaluated in both an effect study and a pilot implementation study. Health-care providers identified four obstacles for successful implementation of a COPD early detection programme. This Brief Communication describes the most important results of a qualitative study using in-depth interviews.
authors.affiliation: Caphri School of Public Health and Primary Care-Department of General Practice, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Joseph A M
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Dirven
authors.affiliation: Caphri School of Public Health and Primary Care-Department of General Practice, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Albine
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Moser
authors.affiliation: Caphri School of Public Health and Primary Care-Department of General Practice, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Huibert J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Tange
authors.affiliation: Caphri School of Public Health and Primary Care-Department of General Practice, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Jean W M
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Muris
authors.affiliation: Caphri School of Public Health and Primary Care-Department of General Practice, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Onno C P
authors.initials: OC
authors.lastname: van Schayck
mesh_terms: D042241:Early Diagnosis; D058006:General Practice; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D015397:Program Evaluation; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000175:diagnosis*