Hospital readmissions for COPD in England are rising, audit shows
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DOI: 10.1136/bmj.j557
Abstract: The number of hospital readmissions among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) rose by almost a third from 2008 to 2014, an analysis has shown.1 The latest National COPD Audit Programme report from the… read more here.
Keywords: england rising; readmissions copd; hospital readmissions; audit ... See more keywords
Preventing readmissions of COPD patients: more prospective studies are needed
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DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0097-2020
Abstract: Fortunately, less than one-third of patients with COPD experience frequent exacerbations [1]; however, these patients are the ones with a worse prognosis and the most challenging management. Particularly, those who experience severe exacerbations that require… read more here.
Keywords: patients prospective; studies needed; readmissions copd; copd patients ... See more keywords