Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third-leading cause of
death globally and is responsible for over 3 million deaths annually. One of the factors …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a major health problem with a high prevalence, a
rising incidence, and substantial morbidity and mortality. Its course is punctuated by acute …

Hospital readmission is considered a core measure of quality in healthcare. Readmission
soon after hospital discharge can result from suboptimal care during the index …

Background: Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are often at risk
for or have comorbid cardiovascular disease and are likely to die of cardiovascular-related …

Rationale: Patients discharged from the hospital for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) exacerbation have impaired quality of life and frequent readmission and death …

Objectives Little is known about the recent status of acute exacerbation of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in the US emergency department (ED). This study …

BACKGROUND: Severe exacerbations requiring hospitalization contribute a substantial
portion of the morbidity and costs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Triple …

Rationale: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fifth-leading cause of
admissions and third-leading cause of readmissions among US adults. Recent policies …

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience high rates of
hospital readmissions, placing substantial clinical and economic strain on the healthcare …

BACKGROUND: The economic and societal burdens of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) in the United States are substantial and increasing. COPD had projected …