Quality statement 3People with bronchiectasis should have an individualised written self-management plan.
Quality measureStructure:
  • Evidence of local arrangements to ensure that all people with bronchiectasis are provided with an individualised written self-management plan.


Process:
  • Proportion of people with bronchiectasis who have an individualised written self-management plan.


Numerator:
  • The number of people with bronchiectasis who have an individualised written self-management plan.


Denominator:
  • The total number of people with bronchiectasis.

Description of what the quality statement means for each audience
  • Service providers ensure systems are in place to provide people with bronchiectasis with an individualised self-management plan.

  • Healthcare professionals ensure that all people with bronchiectasis are provided with an individualised written self-management plan.

  • Commissioners ensure that services record the provision of an individualised written self-management plan.

  • People with bronchiectasis to be involved in receiving an individualised written self-management plan.

Relevant existing indicators
  • BTS Guideline for Bronchiectasis in Adults 2019.2

  • BTS Quality Standard for Bronchiectasis.3

  • BTS National Audits of Bronchiectasis 2010, 2011.4

Other possible national data sourcesNone identified.
Source references
  • BTS Guideline for Bronchiectasis in Adults 2019.2

  • BTS Quality Standard for Bronchiectasis.3

  • BTS National Audits of Bronchiectasis 2010, 2011.4

Rationale
  • An example of a model self-management plan can be found at online supplemental appendix A. The development of an individualised written self-management plan is intended to allow people with bronchiectasis to manage their condition and to recognise, respond to and reduce the occurrence of exacerbations.