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Why is this important?
Data collected from GP practices across Wales suggest that only 11.5% patients on the COPD registers have evidence of both:
- Post-bronchodilator spirometry with FEV1/FVC ratio less than 0.7
- AND the correct SNOMED code
This QI project will ensure that the COPD register is coded correctly, and every patient who does not have all the evidence to support a diagnosis of COPD is invited in for a diagnostic review.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class="qitaskouterrow"][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class="qigrey"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
What will I get for completing this project?
Good data entry directly improves patient care, which will also help you identify gaps or errors in the patient record or diagnosis.
On completion of this QI project, you will also get a certificate for your work. You will also be able to use this QI project as evidence towards CPD and professional revalidation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class="qitaskouterrow"][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class="qigrey"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
Who is this project suitable for?
This QI project is aimed at primary care teams who have a register of COPD patients.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class="qitaskouterrow"][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class="qigrey"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
The aim of this QI project
The aim is to ensure all patients on the COPD register have an accurate diagnosis of COPD using post-bronchodilator spirometry and the correct SNOMED code.
This is the second of two projects, which involves inviting a patient in for a review of their COPD diagnosis and coding them correctly.
This project should be completed after the first project, which focuses on cleaning the register, checking every patient with COPD has the correct Read Code or SNOMED code, and removing any patients who have spirometric evidence that refutes the diagnosis of COPD. Only once this has been completed, will you know which of your patients need a review of their diagnosis.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class="qitaskouterrow"][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class="qigrey"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]
Getting started
Start by working through the set-up phase of this project, setting yourself a goal according to the time you have available to dedicate to this project, ensuring your team are aware of the project and you have been given the authorisation from your practice manager to complete the project.
Progress through the Set-up phase of your QI project before moving down to the Project phase.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
