U.S., Sept. 19 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07181915) titled 'Changing Outcomes Through Achievement Emails in COPD Using Routine Healthcare Audits' on Sept. 02.
Brief Summary: This study is exploring how to improve prescribing for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in primary care. COPD is a long-term lung condition. Guidelines recommend the most effective inhalers for different patient groups, but in practice, some patients still receive treatments that are less effective or no longer recommended.
One proven way to support better prescribing is "audit and feedback." This involves giving GP practices reports showing how their prescribing compares with guidance and with ...