Pragmatic Trial to Enhance Quality Safety, and Patient Experience in COPD (EQuiP COPD)
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Participants may be PCP physicians and advance practice providers (APP) practicing at participating sites, and their patients who are diagnosed with or treated for COPD based on the following criteria: Recent discharge from hospital for COPD exacerbation Recent outpatient exacerbation (emergency room (ER), primary care) Received prescription for an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) but does not meet criteria for ICS use Diagnosis of COPD and/or treatment and active smoker not receiving smoking cessation aide Treatment for COPD without evidence of spirometry within 10 years, or no airflow obstruction on existing spirometry
Sites / Locations
- Minneapolis VA Health Care SystemRecruiting
- Portland VA Medical Center
- Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical CenterRecruiting
- VA Puget Sound Health Care SystemRecruiting
- Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical CenterRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Pharmacist led
Pulmonologist led
Pharmacists will conduct population health management for patients with COPD
Pulmonologists will conduct population health management for patients with COPD