There is a significant gap between current post-hospitalization COPD management in the U.S. and recognized standards, presenting an opportunity to improve patient outcomes with appropriate therapies.
Treatment patterns post-hospitalization for a COPD exacerbation in the U.S. don't align with recognized standards (e.g. GOLD recommendations). Patients discharged from hospital post-COPD exacerbation have a high risk of severe cardiopulmonary events, hospital readmission and death. Opportunities exist to improve post-hospitalization COPD management practices, including timely intervention with triple-therapy as appropriate.
Bhutani et al. (Tue,) studied this question.