COPD National Action Plan:
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The Challenges of Chronic Disease in Rural Areas: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Video

Overview

Organization: Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub)
Start Date: 05/2019
End Date: 05/2019
Primary Goal: Goal 1: Empower people with COPD, their families, and caregivers to recognize and reduce the burden of COPD.
Secondary Goal(s):
Objective(s):
  • Increase public awareness of the risk factors and symptoms of COPD so that earlier diagnosis of symptomatic individuals becomes the norm
Collaboration: We worked alone
Activity Type: Material or product

Activity Description

Video of experts discussing the challenges of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in rural areas. Includes discussion on the high prevalence rates of COPD in rural areas, possible reasons why the disparity exists, and treatment options for rural residents. This video aligns with Goal 1 - Objective 1 of the COPD National Action Plan by sharing information and resources to increase public awareness to recognize and reduce the burden of COPD.

Audience

General Audience: At-risk populations, General Public, Health professionals, Employers, Researchers, Policymakers/advocates
Focused Audience: n/a
Program Reach: National
Type of Area: Rural
Setting: Online

Cost and Funding Sources

The Rural Health Information Hub is funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy to be a national clearinghouse on rural health issues. This video was made using ongoing RHIhub staff time.

Impact Analysis

As of July 1, 2021, the video has 1,835 views since it was published on May 24, 2019.

Advice or Lessons Learned

n/a

Contact Information

Kristine Sande, MBA
Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub)
Program Director
Grand Forks
North Dakota