Pulmonary Disease Educator

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 SEMINAR OBJECTIVES

Explain the pathophysiology of COPD; describe the methods of diagnosis; identify treatment strategies; and describe components of assessment for a patient with COPD, asthma, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary hypertension
Discuss disease management and disease self-management
Identify the role of pulmonary functions for chronic lung disease
Identify currently available pulmonary medications and their indications
Describe the physiological benefit of supplemental oxygen
Explain the scientific factors supporting tobacco cessation
Identify respiratory changes that indicate the presence of a pulmonary disease exacerbation
Describe the effects of malnutrition on patients with pulmonary disease
Identify the qualifying measures for listing a patient for lung transplantation
Identify the role of palliative care in chronic lung disease
Describe the essential components of a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program
Discuss effective discharge planning
Identify essential components of effective communication and patient education
Discuss the importance of measuring outcomes to the success of the chronic disease management program