Application of a theoretical model to evaluate COPD disease management

• Main Authors: Asin Javier D (Author), van Schayck Constant P (Author), Rutten-Van Mölken Maureen PMH (Author), Nieboer Anna P (Author), Lemmens Karin MM (Author), Dirven Jos AM (Author), Huijsman Robbert (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Disease management programmes are heterogeneous in nature and often lack a theoretical basis. An evaluation model has been developed in which theoretically driven inquiries link disease management interventions to outcomes. The aim o...