Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3474834 | Italian Journal of Medicine | 2011 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
To improve the management of COPD exacerbations, the focus of care must be shifted from the episodic acute complications to their systematic prevention. The management of COPD, which is often associated with multiple co-morbidities, is complex and requires a tailored, multifaceted and multidisciplinary approach. Integrated care for COPD also requires that patients be informed about their condition, that they participate actively in their care, and that they have easy access to the necessary health-care services.
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Authors
Gelorma Belmonte, Marilena Muratori, Paolo Leandri, Angelo Pasquale, Massimo Reta, Roberto Nardi,