British Lung Foundation COPD Patient Passport responses
| Yes (%) | No (%) | Not sure (%) | No answer (%) | |
| Q1: My diagnosis of COPD was confirmed with a breathing test called spirometry. | 81.0% (n=33 845) | 8.2% (n=3442) | 10.3% (n=4302) | 0.4% |
| Q2: I understand my COPD. My doctor or nurse has explained where to find information, advice and emotional support | 41.2% (n=17 211) | 37.5% (n=12 664) | 20.5% (n=8575) | 0.8% (n=319) |
| Q3: I get support to manage my care, and have agreed a written plan with my doctor or nurse about how I will manage my COPD. | 24.1% (n=10 048) | 61.4% (n=25 650) | 13.8% (n=5750) | 0.8% (321) |
| Q4: I contact my GP, nurse or pharmacist to get a free influenza vaccination each year. I have also had the one-off pneumonia jab. | 75.7% (n=32 628) | 19.2% (n=8005) | 4.3% (n=1802) | 0.8% (n=334) |
| Q5: If I smoke, I am offered support and treatment to stop every time I meet my doctor or nurse about my COPD (n=14 395 after removal of non-smokers). | 67.2% (n=10 043) | 21.4% (n=3200) | 9.3% (n=1387) | 2.1% (n=310) |
| Q6: I know the importance of keeping active and eating well. | 82.5% (n=34 438) | 6.4% (n=2671) | 10.3% (n=4315) | 0.8% (n=345) |
| Q7: I have discussed pulmonary rehabilitation. | 33.6% (n=14 012) | 56.8% (n=23 742) | 8.8% (n=3693) | 0.8% (n=322) |
| Q8: I have received advice about ongoing exercise and nutrition. | 37.9% (n=15 831) | 52.7% (n=22 024) | 8.4% (n=3514) | 1.0% (n=400) |
| Q9: I know what all my medicines and inhalers are for and when to take them. I ask my doctor, nurse or pharmacist if I am not sure. | 78.8% (n=32 915) | 10.4% (n=4338) | 9.8% (n=4098) | 1.0% (n=418) |
| Q10: My healthcare professional reviews how I use my inhaler at least once a year. I ask my pharmacist if I have questions. | 58.8% (n=24 572) | 30.8% (n=12 883) | 9.4% (n=3913) | 1.0% (n=401) |
| Q11: I can spot the signs of a flare-up. This is sometimes called an exacerbation and can be the start of a chest infection. | 53.0% (n=22 137) | 24.3% (n=10.147) | 21.8% (n=9112) | 0.9 (n=373) |
| Q12: If I have a flare-up, I know who to contact at any time and what medicines to take. I have these medicines at home. | 48.1% (n=20 064) | 35.3% (n=14 742) | 15.6% (n=6513) | 1.1% (n=450) |
| Q13: I see my nurse or doctor at least once a year to review my health, my care and my treatment, and have time to discuss all the points mentioned previously. | 69.5% (n=29 046) | 18.0% (n=7496) | 11.3% (n=4734) | 1.2% (n=493) |
| Composite total score (mean percentage positive response) | 57.9% |
COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.