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Health Coaching to Reduce Disparities for Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Health Coaching for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Completed, enrolled 192 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study examined whether health coaches can improve the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a population of vulnerable patients cared for in 'safety-net' clinics. The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial for patients with moderate to severe COPD. Patients were randomized into a health coaching group and a usual care group. Those in the health coaching group received 9 months of active health coaching. Outcome variables were measured at baseline and after 9 months
Study Details
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Interventions
Patient COPD education; Correct use of inhalers and nebulizers; Red flags and when to seek medical care; Dyspnea management; Patient decision making and action plans around, exercise, smoking cessation; nutrition, exacerbations; Ensuring appropriate preventive services (pneumovax, flu); Depression screening; Reinforcing clinician education and use of treatment guidelines by primary care providers; Identifying gaps in care, areas where care not in line with care plan; Facilitating communication between patients, pulmonary specialists and primary care providers; Connecting with community resources; Access to psychosocial services; Working with pulmonary specialist to provide recommended exercise program; Working with patient family members and caregivers.