The role of spirometry in managing chronic respiratory diseases in general practice

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

This study will compare the use of spirometry (a lung function test) in general practice, with and without feedback of results, against the delivery of usual medical care without spirometry. If positive, the trial will result in better health outcomes for patients with chronic respiratory disease.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2006

End Date: 01-01-2008

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Strategic Awards

Funding Amount: $487,427.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Primary Health Care

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Asthma | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) | General practice | Randomised Controlled Trial | Spirometry