hi Folks
I am undertaking a Diploma in COPD and am looking at the mnemonic SOFTMASH as a tool for assessment of COPD as part of my case study.
Does anyone have any evidence behind this tool? The NICE guidelines for assessment of COPD do not use this, but do seem to take into account all the aspects of it as part of a wider assessment and investigations etc.
I am aware that this assessment tool is part of an array of tests and investigations before a diagnosis can be made, but am just looking to see if anyone has any info on where this mnemonic originated from etc.
as always - thank you
Donna
Specialist Practitioner - Occupational Health
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