COPD

The National COPD Audit commenced in March 2008. Data was collected from Acute Trusts across the UK on organisation of services and resources for people with COPD, and on clinical outcomes for patients admitted with acute exacerbations of COPD between March and May 2008. Data was collected from patients and their GPs by way of a paper based survey. Primary Care organisations across the UK were also asked to complete a resource and organisation of care survey.

Reports emerging from the National COPD audit 2008 are available to download here.

The National COPD Audit 2008 was carried out under the auspices of the National COPD Resources and Outcomes Project [NCROP]. The NCROP is a three year study that aims to improve NHS services for people affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It is funded by The Health Foundation and is being carried out by a partnership of the Royal College of Physicians, London, The British Thoracic Society and the British Lung Foundation.

COPD Audit for 2011/12
The British Thoracic Society (BTS) is developing a short COPD audit tool (focusing primarily on discharge planning) which will be offered in Spring 2012. More information will be made available on the BTS audit system in due course.

European COPD Audit 2010/11
The European COPD audit took place in 2010/11 and the short report is now available to download here.
Individual hospital reports are due to be sent to participating units in early February 2012.