Optimising patient & health system outcomes in chronic respiratory disease

在澳大利亚，肺部疾病是比任何其他慢性疾病更常见的可预防住院原因。建议使用非药物治疗来减少住院时间，但这些治疗方法使用不足，研究也不足。该研究计划将优化慢性肺病患者的非药物治疗，重点是康复，氧疗和自我管理。这项研究将改善获得有效护理的机会，提高患者的福祉，降低卫生系统成本。

In Australia, lung disease is a more common cause of preventable hospital admission than any other chronic disease. Non-drug treatments are recommended to reduce hospital stays, but they are under-used and under-researched. This research program will optimise non-drug treatments for people with chronic lung disease, focusing on rehabilitation, oxygen therapy and self-management. This research will improve access to effective care, enhance patient wellbeing and reduce health system costs.