Miguel Díez, Javier DeFernández Villar, AlbertoDoña Díaz, EsperanzaPadilla Bernáldez, MartaTrillo Calvo, EvaMolina París, JesúsBarrecheguren, MiriamValero Pérez, José MiguelRamírez Prieto, María Teresa2024-04-242024-04-242024-01-05De Miguel-Díez J, Fernández-Villar A, Doña Díaz E, Padilla Bernáldez M, Trillo-Calvo E, Molina París J, Barrecheguren M, Valero Pérez JM, Ramírez Prieto MT. Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Treatment Guidelines and Recommendations for Referral and Multidisciplinary Continuity of Care. J Clin Med. 2024 Jan 5;13(2):303. doi: 10.3390/jcm130203032077-038310.3390/jcm13020303https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/103434Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) constitutes a major public health problem, and it is anticipated that its prevalence will continue to increase in the future. Its progressive nature requires a continuous and well-coordinated care approach. The follow-up for COPD should primarily focus on disease screening and control, which includes monitoring of pulmonary function, prevention of exacerbations, identification of aggravating factors and comorbidities, as well as ensuring treatment adequacy and adherence. However, existing clinical practice guidelines and consensus documents offer limited recommendations for the follow-up. In this context, we undertake a review of COPD treatment and the continuity of care recommendations endorsed by several scientific societies. Moreover, we underscore the importance of the involvement of nursing and community pharmacy in this process, as well as the utilization of quality indicators in the provision of care for the disease.engAttribution 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/journal articlehttps://doi.org/10.3390/jcm1302030338256437https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/2/303open access616.24Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseContinuity of patient careReferral and consultationNeumología3205 Medicina Interna