Multidisciplinary Disease Management Program for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

types of multidisciplinary COPD management programs. The authors of this Cochrane review study, however were cautious and did not recommend or decline the implementation of IDM awaiting further evidence. Given that COPD is a prevalent disease that affects 5% of the general population with of progressive deterioration and costly care, similar management models could be very useful especially in emerging integrated healthcare systems.