Effectiveness of innovations in nurse led chronic disease management for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: systematic review of evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the effectiveness of innovations in management of chronic disease involving nurses for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Design

Systematic review of randomised controlled trials.

Data sources

24 electronic databases searched for English or Dutch language studies published between January 1980 and January 2005.

Review methods

Included studies described inpatient, outpatient, and community based interventions for chronic disease management that were led, coordinated, or delivered by nurses. Hospital at home and early discharge schemes for acute exacerbations of COPD were excluded.

Results

We identified nine relevant randomised controlled trials, most of which had some potential methodological flaws. All the

SUBMITTER: Taylor SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1199024 | biostudies-literature | 2005 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature