PRE-DEAR: A Pilot Retrospective Evaluation of Diagnostic Timing Around Exacerbations in Asthma and COPD

Project Details

PRE-DEAR: A Pilot Retrospective Evaluation of Diagnostic Timing Around Exacerbations in Asthma and COPD.

Project Lead: Dr Sanjay Ramakrishnan.

Aim: This project aims to determine what proportion of asthma and COPD diagnoses by a general practitioner (GP) occur around the time of an exacerbation, and how many exacerbation events typically precede diagnosis. Summary: By identifying trends in diagnostic timing, this study will provide valuable insight into current clinical practice and inform the design of future interventions aimed at reducing diagnostic delay. Early signals identified through this analysis may highlight critical points where diagnosis could be accelerated, prompting a shift in how and when general practitioners consider initiating lung function testing.

Patron ID: PAT1098

Note: This project is a subproject of PAT1082.