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"Walking together in kindness" artwork produced for Gold Coast Health by Riki Salam, We are 27 Creative.Shortness of breath (dyspnoea) is a common reason for presentation to Emergency Departments. The causes can include flare up due to chronic conditions such as asthma, heart failure, or chronic lung disease.
Significant knowledge about patients admitted to hospital with common causes is available. However, information about dyspnoea as a symptom is inconclusive. Cause distribution, the proportion of patients requiring admission and whether treatment complies with evidence-based guidelines is also unclear.
With reliable data on this symptom across several hospitals in different countries, the study results can highlight care improvement opportunities.
"This multisite study has led to new insights and new collaborations. The team who conducted AANZDEM are preparing another similar study but on headache –- planning to commence in 2019."
