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Implementation Toolkit

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Quality Standard

Patient Resources

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The Canadian Lung Association’s COPD Handbook goes over educational topics for patients such as signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, medication and more.

An online advance care planning workbook, created by Advance Care Planning Ontario.

The CTS COPD Action Plan is a written contract between patients and their health care team. It will tell you how to manage your COPD flare-ups and will help patients to quickly recognize and act to treat flare-ups.

Lung Health Foundation’s informational webpage for patients with COPD, with in-depth descriptions on many topics including symptoms, causes, attacks, treatment, FAQs and resources.

Lung Health Foundation’s website for patients with COPD, with in-depth descriptions on many topics. Topics include: Symptoms, Causes, Attacks, Treatment, FAQs and Resources.

Canadian Lung Association’s webpage describing various COPD medications that may be prescribed to patients with COPD.

This guide is for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and their caregivers.It can help you know what to ask for when getting care and help make sure you get the best care.

The Lung Health Foundation’s Fitness for Breath program is an exercise maintenance program and support group for people living with chronic lung conditions.

Exercise videos by Lung Health Foundation, including low-intensity strength routine for people living with lung disease, such as COPD.

Lung Health Foundation’s webpage on general information about the importance of immunizations, and overview of each vaccine that COPD patients should consider getting.

Instructional videos demonstrating inhaler technique by the Lung Health Foundation.

Lung Health Foundation’s workbook for those who want to quit smoking.

Lung Health Foundation’s informational booklet for people living with COPD.

Ministry of Health’s home oxygen therapy info on their Assistive Devices Program with home oxygen vendor list by geographical location.

The CTS COPD Action Plan is a written contract between patients and their health care team. It will tell you how to manage your COPD flare-ups and will help patients to quickly recognize and act to treat flare-ups.

My Lung Health Coach is an evidence-based, person-centred COPD self-management and education service delivered virtually by our Lung Health Coaches, who are Certified Respiratory Educators (CREs). It links community members to their very own CRE, who will provide support, information, and coaching so that you can better manage your COPD. Once you sign up, we

Ministry of Health’s webpage on the overview of how to access immunization clinics in Ontario, and where to find them.

A free, six-month health coaching and remote monitoring program for your patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure.

The Canadian Lung Association’s fact sheet that talks about home oxygen, prescribed as a medicine for some people with COPD.

A curated list of useful resources, articles and website for patients by the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association.

Health Quality Ontario’s guide to addressing variations and gaps in care in Ontario that need attention when it comes to palliative care.

A website connecting people living with chronic lung conditions with each other, to share experiences and provide mutual support in a safe and easy-to-use online social environment.

Lung Health Foundation and West Park Healthcare Centre’s searchable database of pulmonary rehabilitation programs across Canada.

Quash is a judgement-free app to help you quit smoking or vaping.

A searchable database designed to help find up-to-date quit support services and quit programs by location.

This document provides information for people with suspected or confirmed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and their care partners about the use of race-neutral equations for measuring lung function.

Smokers Helpline is a 24/7 touchpoint for getting and staying smoke-free and vape-free. 

Talk Tobacco provides culturally specific, free and confidential support and information about quitting smoking or vaping. Program services were created with input and guidance from First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners, community members and healthcare providers.

A free, six-month health coaching and remote monitoring program for your patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure.

Canadian Lung Association’s ten-week virtual program that offers education, exercise and resources to help all people in Canada who live with chronic lung disease.