NIHR Global Group on COPD in primary care in South America (Breathe Well South America)

About this project

This research programme addresses the problem of poor and inequitable access to quality primary healthcare for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients in South America. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the continent, with high a hospital healthcare and societal burden, disproportionately affecting the poor. More than 75% of cases remain undiagnosed, therefore untreated. Building on a previous Global Health Group in Brazil, the aim of the programme is to develop primary care research capacity in South America (specifically Argentina, Brazil and Peru) to improve earlier identification and management of COPD. It is co-led by the University of Birmingham (UoB) and the Universidad Cientifica del Sur (UCSUR) in partnership with CRONICAS Centre of Excellence in Chronic Diseases in Peru. The co-leads work in an equitable partnership with the Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy (IECS) in Argentina, the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil, the International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) and University College London (UCL). The three South American partner Institutions (‘hubs’) will work with and build capacity amongst colleagues from 2-3 less-experienced institutions (‘spokes’), situated in contrasting geographical/economic areas which include the most disadvantaged populations. Over four years, starting in July 2024, Breathe Well partners will develop a set of COPD quality indicators, and an identification pathway for COPD pat…

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University of Birmingham · Academic, training and research

Countries

Argentina, Peru, United Kingdom, Brazil

Implemented by

Universidad Cientifica del Sur (UCSUR), University of Sao Paulo, Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy, International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG), University College London

Published by University of Birmingham to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 25 Feb 2025 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: GB-EDU-133784-BWSA.

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