Establishment of general-special integrated prevention and treatment model for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients in community and its preliminary effect

A "general-special integrated" prevention and treatment model for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients in the community was preliminarily established with the joint effets of specialists from the terital hospital and general practitioners in the community health service center. During the implementation of the model the general practitioners recieved research training and participanted in the research project of COPD management; and the "general-special integrated" outpatient clinic greatly improved the management for COPD patients. Since the establishment of the model, the number of acute attacks of COPD patients was decreased, and the proportion of standardized medication was increased. The model also improved the research ability and clinical competency of general practitioners. The established model provides experiences for the tiered-management for COPD patients in the community. Key words: Pulmonary disease, chronic obstructive; Community health services