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 South America will develop a set of COPD quality indicators, and an identification pathway for COP…

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Universidad Científica del Sur · Academic, training and research

Countries

Peru

Sectors

Medical research

Funded by

UK - Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)

Published by Universidad Científica del Sur to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 10 Feb 2025 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: PE-SUNARP-11582738-139-2024-PRO99.

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