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Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SJMPS)
Volume-11 | Issue-10 | 958-968
Review Article
Collaborative Care Models for Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
N. S. Alrashidi, A. T. A. Asiri, N. A. Binhudayb, Y. D. Alshihri, S. E. Alosaimi, H. M. Alanazi, R. N. Hassounah, M. A. Aljuhani, R. M. Alzahrani, S. A. Ibrahim Aljurbua, S. A. H. Alzahrani, M. M. S. Alshahrani, M. A. Alqahtani, M. S. A. Al johani, O. O. Al Mutairi
Published : Oct. 15, 2025
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36348/sjmps.2025.v11i10.006
Abstract
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, with acute exacerbations (AECOPD) representing the primary driver of healthcare utilization, economic burden, and negative patient outcomes. The conventional management of AECOPD is frequently fragmented, characterized by professional silos that lead to critical communication gaps, medication errors, high hospital readmission rates, and a suboptimal patient experience. This review synthesizes the evidence for a structured, interprofessional collaborative care model as the superior standard of care for patients with AECOPD. The objective is to explore the distinct and synergistic roles of key healthcare professionals across the entire acute care continuum, from pre-hospital response to inpatient management and the critical transition back to the community. This report details the evidence-based contributions of Emergency Medical Services, Nursing Technicians, Radiology Technicians, Respiratory Therapists, the integrated Pharmacy Team (Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians), Social Workers, and Medical Records Technicians, highlighting their crucial interdependencies. The synthesis of current evidence demonstrates that formalized collaborative care models, when supported by robust system-level frameworks such as structured communication protocols and integrated electronic health records, significantly improve clinical outcomes, enhance system efficiency, and elevate patient-reported quality of life. Such integrated models are no longer an ideal but an essential framework for delivering effective, efficient, and patient-centered care for this complex and vulnerable population.
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