COPD Screening Devices in the Community

Targeted COPD Case-finding using COPD Screening Devices in the Community

The main aim of targeted COPD case-finding with a COPD screening device is to identify those at risk of COPD and avoid unnecessary spirometry in those with normal lung function.

• Such an approach will identify ‘at-risk’ individuals for standard diagnostic spirometry who are likely to benefit from early intervention and disease management.
• These individuals should be referred to their local health practitioner for further assessment and, if appropriate, encouraged to commence preventative strategies, such as quitting smoking, that may stop or slow the onset of COPD.
• This approach will have the added benefit of raising awareness of lung health in the community and ensuring that individuals take the symptoms of lung disease seriously.

There are many in the community who might use these devices in a primary care setting including, but not exclusive to, general practitioners, general practice nurses, respiratory- and other hospital-based nurses, respiratory scientists, physiotherapists and other allied health personnel, exercise physiologists, pharmacists, community health workers, multi-cultural health workers, aboriginal health workers, and Lung Foundation staff.

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Piko6 Hand Held Device	COPD6 Hand Held Device

Support Resources

To support targeted COPD case-finding using COPD screening devices, the Lung Foundation has developed the following:

1.	The Lung Foundation position paper on the use of COPD screening devices for targeted COPD case finding in community settings  Position Paper
2.	COPD Screening results form:
	2.1 General Practice  COPD Screening Results Form in General Practice
	2.2 Pharmacy  COPD Screening Results Form in Pharmacy COPD Pharmacy Risk Assessment and Screening Results Form (Excel spreadsheet)
	2.3 Community  COPD Screening Results Form in Community
3.	Those wishing to use COPD screening devices should first watch the Lung Foundation's specially developed training video. This short training video (approx 15 minutes) is available free of charge.
	COPD Screening Device VideoClick on the link COPD Screening Device Video and the Flash video will automatically open in a new browser window.If you cannot see the video it may be because                 it is behind your current browser window you may need to download the free Flash Player (Download)
4.	Screening Flowchart  Screening Flowchart
5.	Using Piko 6 and COPD 6 instruction sheet  Instruction sheet Piko 6 and COPD 6
6.	To obtain COPD screening devices:
	6.1 The Piko-6 screening device and supporting resources are available to purchase from the Lung Foundation. A "Starter Pack" is available with everything you need to get started using the Piko-6.
	Visit our Shop or complete the order forms below and fax them to the Lung Foundation on 07-3368 3564.  Piko-6 Screening Devices Order Form including "Starter Pack" Piko-6 Screening Devices Order Form including "Starter Pack" (WORD Format)  Pocket Chamber Order Form Pocket Chamber Order Form (WORD Format)
	6.2 The COPD-6 an be purchased by visiting http://www.medshop.com.au/vitalograph-copd-6-copd-screener.html
7.	COPD Screening Contraindications

For further information on COPD Screening Devices contact the Lung Foundation 1 800 654 301