All Outputs (9)

Does the sheer prevalence of lung diseases such as asthma and COPD lead to the overlooking of restrictive pulmonary defects? (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tahir, M., O’Byrne, L., Starren, E., Roberts, N. J., Haffenden, R., Patel, I., & Partridge, M. Does the sheer prevalence of lung diseases such as asthma and COPD lead to the overlooking of restrictive pulmonary defects?. Presented at British Thoracic Society winter meeting, London

Introduction: Use of spirometry enhances diagnostic accuracy. This report concerns one aspect of evaluation of the first 3.5 years of a community respiratory assessment unit. Methods Referral forms, nurses’ records and results of investigations of pa... Read More about Does the sheer prevalence of lung diseases such as asthma and COPD lead to the overlooking of restrictive pulmonary defects?.

Respiratory trainees’ views about implementing e-learning into postgraduate training? (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Roberts, N. J., Smith, S. F., & Partridge, M. R. Respiratory trainees’ views about implementing e-learning into postgraduate training?. Presented at British Thoracic Society winter meeting, London

Background: We have previously shown good acceptance of e-learning by undergraduates but more guarded acceptance by those in the first 3–4 years after graduation. This study specifically investigates respiratory SpRs’ views about implementing e-learn... Read More about Respiratory trainees’ views about implementing e-learning into postgraduate training?.

Self management in asthma and COPD? (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Roberts, N. J., Younis, I., & Partridge, M. R. Self management in asthma and COPD?. Presented at British Thoracic Society winter meeting, London

Background: Self-management (SM) improves outcome in long-term conditions. SM is strongly recommended in asthma guidelines. In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) the evidence in favour is increasing. Use is poorly implemented in asthma with... Read More about Self management in asthma and COPD?.

Barriers to healthcare professionals encouraging self management in asthma and COPD (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Younis, I., Roberts, N. J., & Partridge, M. Barriers to healthcare professionals encouraging self management in asthma and COPD. Presented at British Thoracic Society winter meeting, London

Background: In general, non-implementation of guidelines reflects poor dissemination, healthcare professionals (HCPs) not believing recommendations, HCPs doubting their ability to deliver recommendations or HCPs making changes then resuming old habit... Read More about Barriers to healthcare professionals encouraging self management in asthma and COPD.

Impact of a Community Respiratory Assessment Service on evidence based prescribing in primary care (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Patel, I., Milestone, H., Dawson, S., Killeen, L., Bertenshaw, K., Haffenden, R., Roberts, N. J., & Partridge, M. Impact of a Community Respiratory Assessment Service on evidence based prescribing in primary care. Presented at British Thoracic Society winter meeting, London

Introduction: The Community Respiratory Assessment Unit (CRAU) in Hammersmith and Fulham provides open-access nurse-led spirometry and evidence-based disease management support to primary care.

Methods: The primary care records of 100 patients ref... Read More about Impact of a Community Respiratory Assessment Service on evidence based prescribing in primary care.

Development of an electronic pictorial asthma action plan and its use in primary care (2009)
Journal Article
Roberts, N. J., Evans, G., Blenkhorn, P., & Partridge, M. R. (2010). Development of an electronic pictorial asthma action plan and its use in primary care. Patient Education and Counseling, 80(1), 141-146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2009.09.040

Objective
Self-management education and the issuing of a written action plan improve outcomes for asthma. Many do not receive a plan and some cannot use the written word. We have developed an electronic pictorial asthma action plan (E-PAAP).

Meth... Read More about Development of an electronic pictorial asthma action plan and its use in primary care.

Delivery of Asthma and Allergy Care in Europe (2009)
Journal Article
Roberts, N., Papageorgiou, P., & Partridge, M. R. (2009). Delivery of Asthma and Allergy Care in Europe. Journal of Asthma, 46(8), 767-772. https://doi.org/10.1080/02770900903225378

Background. There is no comprehensive information available concerning the way in which care is provided for those with allergic conditions in Europe. Objective. To determine who cares for those with asthma, allergic dermatitis, and rhinitis in Europ... Read More about Delivery of Asthma and Allergy Care in Europe.

Review of 3 years use of a Community Respiratory Assessment unit (2009)
Journal Article
Roberts, N. J., Tahir, M., Starren, E., Haffenden, . R., & Partridge, M. (2009). Review of 3 years use of a Community Respiratory Assessment unit. European Respiratory Journal, 35(Suppl 53), Article 3582

What influences postgraduate trainees involvement with e-learning? (2009)
Journal Article
Roberts, N. J., Smith, S. F., & Partridge, M. R. (2009). What influences postgraduate trainees involvement with e-learning?. European Respiratory Journal, 34(suppl 53), Article 188