Applying the First 5 Minutes Concept to COPD Care

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of personalized care for COPD patients through open conversations and the First 5 Minutes concept.

Host: Angela Birdwell, DO, MA, FCCP Guest: Antonio Anzueto, MD Guest: Susan Corbridge, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCP, FAAN Although the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has decreased in adults aged 18 to 44, it remains elevated in certain patient groups, like women, adults over 65, smokers, and those living in rural areas. This prevalence emphasizes the importance of a patient-centered approach, which is why Dr. Angela Birdwell speaks with Drs. Antonio Anzueto and Susan Corbridge about how open conversations and the First 5 Minutes concept can help personalize the care of COPD patients and lead to better outcomes. Dr. Anzueto is a Professor of Medicine at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System and UT Health San Antonio, and Dr. Corbridge is the Chief Essentials Program Officer at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and a Professor Emerita at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing. This non-CME education is brought to you by CHEST, and this program is supported by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Sanofi.

People in this episode

Guests: Susan Corbridge Phd Aprn Acnp-Bc Faanp Fccp Faan, Antonio Anzueto Md

Topics covered

• COPD
• patient-centered care
• First 5 Minutes concept

Keywords

• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• healthcare outcomes
• patient engagement

Sponsors

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sanofi

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Places: MA

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