A centralised respiratory diagnostic service for primary care: a 4-year audit

Elizabeth S. Starren; Nicola Roberts; Mehreen  Tahir; Louise  O’Byrne; Rachel  Haffenden; Irem S. Patel; Martyn R. Partridge

doi:10.4104/pcrj.2012.00013

A centralised respiratory diagnostic service for primary care: a 4-year audit

Elizabeth S. Starren, Nicola Roberts, Mehreen Tahir, Louise O’Byrne, Rachel Haffenden, Irem S. Patel, Martyn R. Partridge

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Abstract

The literature shows that delayed or erroneous diagnosis of respiratory conditions may be common in primary care due to underuse of spirometry or poor spirometric technique. The Community Respiratory Assessment Unit (CRAU) was established to optimise diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease by providing focused history-taking, quality-assured spirometry, and evidence-based guideline-derived management advice. This study aimed to review the service provided by the CRAU to primary care health professionals. Data from 1,156 consecutive GP referrals over 4 years were analysed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	180-186
Number of pages	7
Journal	Primary Care Respiratory Journal
Volume	21
Issue number	2
Early online date	19 Mar 2012
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4104/pcrj.2012.00013
Publication status	Published - Jun 2012

Keywords

respiratory disease
diagnostics
asthma
spirometry

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