Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Health Quality Ontario. Respiratory therapy services in home care for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a rapid review. Toronto: Health Quality Ontario (HQO). Rapid Review. 2015 Authors' conclusions There were no studies that reported the effect of RT services on the time interval between acute exacerbations.
Based on the results of a very small RCT with serious limitations due to risk of bias, COPD educational strategies involving an educational guide, RT home visit, or a combination did not have an effect on HRQOL, compared with usual care.
Based on a large RCT with some limitations due to risk of bias, a community-based COPD-specific disease management program led by an RT reduced ED visits and hospitalizations and led to a smaller decline in HRQOL over a 1-year period, compared with usual care. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Home Care Services; Humans; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive; Respiratory Therapy Language Published English Country of organisation Canada English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence Evidence Development and Standards, Health Quality Ontario, 130 Bloor Street West, 10th floor, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5S 1N5 Email: EDSinfo@hqontario.ca AccessionNumber 32015000491 Date abstract record published 15/04/2015 |