National emerging learning publications

Since July 2010, NHS Improvement - Lung has worked with a number of clinical teams across England as part of the Department of Health Respiratory Programme. Its aim has been to support the development of patient centred, evidence based and clinically led services by identifying and sharing innovative ways to reduce variations in care and improve the quality and experience of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The national improvement projects have tested approaches at key stages of the clinical pathways.

Emerging learning publications

	First steps towards quality improvement: A simple guide to improving services (December 2011)
	Improving adult asthma care: Emerging learning from the national improvement projects
	Improving earlier diagnosis and the long term management of COPD: testing the case for change (December 2011)
	Improving end of life care in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): testing the case for change (December 2011)
	Transforming acute care in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): testing the case for change (December 2011)
	Improving home oxygen services: Emerging learning from the National Improvement Projects (Published April 2011)
	Managing COPD as a Long Term Condition: Emerging Learning from the National Improvement Projects (August 2011)

Other useful publications

Establishing and Developing Cardiac Networks

COPD and asthma strategy

The Department of Health have launched a strategy to improve early detection and treatment of COPD and asthma.

The Outcomes Strategy for COPD and Asthma will drive improvements in outcomes for patients through the new REACT approach. This coordinates the efforts of the NHS, patients, social care and voluntary organisations and can help people avoid lung disease and to lead longer and healthier lives.

More information and supporting documents can be found in our 'National strategy and good practice guides' section of this website.

Find out more about the work of NHS Improvement (Lung).