Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 23 Lung Disease Self Management/Case Management Program
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease focused on measuring chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, case management, self management
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: One or more of the following: Hospital admission for COPD within the prior year Unscheduled visit for COPD within the prior year Home oxygen use for COPD Systemic steroid use for COPD within the prior year Post bronchodilator FEV1 < 70% predicted Post bronchodilator FEV1/FVC < 70% predicted Exclusion Criteria: Any unstable medical condition that would preclude effective participation in the study, or which would be expected to reduce life expectancy to < 1 year Inability to contact patient by telephone
Sites / Locations
- Des Moines VA
- IA City VA
- Minneapolis VAMC
- Omaha VAMC
- Sioux Falls VAMC
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Other
1
2
CAse/self management for COPD
usual care