The main aims of this survey were to: (1) evaluate the state-of-the-art of COPD in European countries from an epidemiological, medical and social point of view as seen from the patient’s perspective; and (2) illustrate the work done by patients associations to enable them to share best practices. This survey involved EFA members and other relevant organizations from various European countries. The main topics covered by the research were: - The socio-economic impact of COPD (indicators: COPD prevalence, mortality and death rate, socioeconomic factors etc.). - Access to care: Information about access to care for COPD patients within national healthcare systems (indicators: access to early diagnosis, treatment and other services, presence and characteristics of national COPD programmes, availability and distribution of facilities etc.). - Patients Associations, Best Practices and Policies: Information about best practices and policies regarding COPD that an association has implemented and/or promoted (indicators: presence and characteristics of the tools used by the associations for patient education, information and support, and advocacy initiatives etc.).

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ADDEO, FELICE
2009-01-01

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The main aims of this survey were to: (1) evaluate the state-of-the-art of COPD in European countries from an epidemiological, medical and social point of view as seen from the patient’s perspective; and (2) illustrate the work done by patients associations to enable them to share best practices. This survey involved EFA members and other relevant organizations from various European countries. The main topics covered by the research were: - The socio-economic impact of COPD (indicators: COPD prevalence, mortality and death rate, socioeconomic factors etc.). - Access to care: Information about access to care for COPD patients within national healthcare systems (indicators: access to early diagnosis, treatment and other services, presence and characteristics of national COPD programmes, availability and distribution of facilities etc.). - Patients Associations, Best Practices and Policies: Information about best practices and policies regarding COPD that an association has implemented and/or promoted (indicators: presence and characteristics of the tools used by the associations for patient education, information and support, and advocacy initiatives etc.).
2009
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