Articles tagged with: Chronic Disease
August 10, 2022
RT-Driven COPD Disease Management Program Reduces Readmissions
An evidence-based home COPD Disease Management Program centered in New Jersey and administered by a RTs significantly reduced COPD readmissions.
August 10, 2022
Updates on GOLD
Mike Hess is the Senior Director of Public Outreach and Education at the COPD Foundation.
June 22, 2022
July 1 | World Bronchiectasis Day
July 1 is the very first World Bronchiectasis Day! Join us in spreading the word about this disease and how RTs can help.
June 9, 2022
Poor Sleep Tied to COPD Exacerbations
Could poor sleep quality be a bigger risk factor for COPD exacerbations than smoking? According to researchers, the answer may be yes.
November 17, 2021
New COPD Medications
Doug Gardenhire gives us a quick synopsis on some of the newest medications for patients with COPD. LEARN MORE
November 16, 2021
COPD Awareness Month | Free Concert
In honor of COPD Awareness Month there will be a free concert on Friday, Nov. 19 to raise awareness for the condition.
November 11, 2021
COPD | Updated 2021 GOLD guidelines
As we recognize National COPD Awareness Month, we hear from Neil MacIntyre as he takes a deep dive into the 2021 GOLD Guidelines.
September 22, 2021
Innovative Programs | Finding Success in Readmissions Reduction
The government established the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program to reduce the number of people with specific diagnoses, including COPD.
August 26, 2021
Beyond COPD | Expanding the Pulmonary Disease Navigator Role
Tammy Stucki discusses the role of a Pulmonary Disease Navigator, how it has grown, what all the role encompasses and how it is evolving.
July 21, 2021
Home O2 Evaluation by Respiratory Therapists
An article by David L. Vines, PhD, RRT, FAARC, FCCP, that focuses on the area of home oxygen reconciliation and how RTs can play an important role in outpatient and acute care settings.
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