Table 17PNPS Recommendations for Guideline-Based Care (n = 87)

Type of recommendationProportion of patients receiving recommendation % (No.)Proportion of recommendations implemented by PCP, % (No.)
Medication management60.9 (53)77.4 (41)
Adjustments for tobacco cessation medications27.6 (24)70.8 (17)
Recommended further testing to assess other conditions42.5 (37)89.2 (33)
Referral to pulmonology specialty clinic21.8 (19)84.2 (16)
Referral to pulmonary rehabilitation14.9 (13)100 (13)
Referral to home visit by asthma health educator9.2 (8)100 (8)
Referral to sleep disorders specialty clinic12.6 (11)72.7 (8)
Referral to COPD group education class26.4 (23)100 (23)

Abbreviations: COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; PCP, primary care provider; PNPS, pulmonary nurse practitioner specialist.

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