title: Managing a patient with COPD and comorbidities: a case study.
abstract: This case study provides a critical analysis of the management of a patient with long-term conditions in a community matron service. Particular attention is given to the effect of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The effect of COPD on health and wellbeing, quality of life and hospital admissions is examined, and outcomes are detailed that resulted from the implementation of evidence-based interventions and a case management approach.
authors.affiliation: Peninsula community health community matron service, Newquay hospital, Newquay, Cornwall, England.
authors.forename: Rachel Lucy
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Mitten
mesh_terms: D015897:Comorbidity; D019468:Disease Management; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D020377:Self Efficacy; D006113:United Kingdom
keywords: COPD; case study; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; community matron service; comorbidities; complex care; long-term conditions