Clinical audit: Managing the deadly duo of COPD and cardiovascular risk

CPD hours: Educational activities: 
1.5
CPD hours: Measuring outcomes: 
4
CPD hours: Reviewing performance: 
1

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This education is accredited: RACGP 6.5 CPD, ACRRM 6.5 CME PD.

Activity aim

In this clinical audit, you will identify patients with COPD who have a history of moderate to severe exacerbations in the past 12 months and an increased risk of cardiovascular events. You will consider how your patient’s self-management behaviours, inhaled COPD medications and prescribed non-pharmacological treatments could be further optimised, in line with evidence-based guidelines, to improve symptom control and reduce the risk of further exacerbations.

Why take part in this program?

  • Identify five suitable patients for this activity who have previously been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Earn 6.5 CPD hours upon completion.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this program you will be able to:
  • Understand the relationship between acute COPD exacerbations and risk of cardiovascular events.
  • Identify patients with COPD who have increased morbidity and mortality risk.
  • Develop strategies for recognising and reducing the incidence of exacerbations in COPD.
  • Implement an effective management plan for patients with COPD.

Inclusion criteria

Patients who are eligible for this clinical audit are adults who are:

  • aged 18 years or older
  • previously diagnosed with COPD
  • 1 or more severe COPD exacerbations requiring hospitalisation in past 12 months, OR 2 or more moderate exacerbations in the past 12 months

How long should it take?

The program has been designed to take approximately 4-6 weeks to complete. This includes patient recall from your practice, patient consult and program evaluation.

Tips to recruit patients

Recruitment may occur:

  • Opportunistically as you consult appropriate patients as part of usual care.
  • By active recall.

This activity is sponsored by AstraZeneca Australia.

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Components
Clinical audit: Managing the deadly duo of COPD and cardiovascular risk - Predisposing activity
Clinical audit: Managing the deadly duo of COPD and cardiovascular risk - Education
Clinical audit: Managing the deadly duo of COPD and cardiovascular risk - Audit introduction
Clinical audit: Managing the deadly duo of COPD and cardiovascular risk - Patient entry
Clinical audit: Managing the deadly duo of COPD and cardiovascular risk - Reinforcing activity
Clinical audit: Managing the deadly duo of COPD and cardiovascular risk - Evaluation