01172nas a2200157   4500000000100000008004100001100001500042700001400057700001700071245012400088250001500212300001300227490000700240520071600247020005100963       2014                            d1 aJenkins C.1 aReddel H.1 aPartridge M.00aSelf-management support and other alternatives to reduce the burden of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease  a2014/12/18  a1396-4060 v183 a<p>
While pharmacotherapy is important in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, it is also important to consider additional interventions that can further reduce the burden of ill health for patients, their families and the health care system. In this review, the evidence in favour of self-management support that leads to successful self-care by the patient is reviewed, and the key components of successful strategies are outlined; areas where more research is needed are identified. In addition to self-management support, other methods of delivering care, such as telemonitoring, admission avoidance, assisted discharge schemes and use of lay educators, are reviewed.
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