Management of COPD: update to New Zealand guidelines and evidence for single-inhaler triple therapy

This Research Review E-Learning Module, intended for GPs, covers key aspects of the 2025 update to the New Zealand COPD Guidelines, as well as the use of single-inhaler triple therapy (SITT). It is based on a Research Review Educational Series publication entitled “Management of COPD: update to New Zealand guidelines and evidence for single-inhaler triple therapy”.

Before starting the module, please read the Research Review Educational Series, accessed through the link below:

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to access the quiz source material
Management of COPD: update to New Zealand guidelines and evidence for single-inhaler triple therapy

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This E-Learning Module covers:

• Diagnosis and assessment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Non-pharmacological management of COPD
• Recommendations for use of inhaled maintenance therapy

Learning outcomes

After completing this module, you should have an improved understanding of:

• Which factors should be covered when assessing patients with suspected COPD
• The role of exercise in COPD management
• Which vaccines are recommended for patients with COPD
• How to select patients suitable for SITT

Contributing experts

Content for the Research Review Educational Series was provided by Professor Bob Hancox, a Research Professor at the University of Otago and Respiratory Physician at Waikato Hospital in New Zealand. Bob is the medical director of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand and chaired the 2025 update of the New Zealand COPD Guidelines.

Module questions have been developed by Dr Chris Tofield who works part time in General Practice in Tauranga, New Zealand, is involved in clinical research and is a clinical advisor to the Bay of Plenty District Health Board.

Accreditation

Research Review publications, videos and e-Learning modules has been endorsed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and approved for up to 2 CME credits for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes. Credits are uploaded on behalf of RNZCGP Fellows. Please CLICK HERE to download RNZCGP Dashboard.