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The study aims to assess the prevalence of COPD in socially marginalized hospitalized individuals receiving support from social nurses.

April 23, 2026Respiratory MedicineOpen Access

High COPD Prevalence Among Socially Marginalized Hospitalized Patients. A Pragmatic Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study

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Cohort study reveals high undiagnosed COPD prevalence among hospitalized marginalized individuals, indicating urgent need for targeted screening.

The study aims to assess the prevalence of COPD in socially marginalized hospitalized individuals receiving support from social nurses.
Conducted a pragmatic multicenter prospective cohort study involving inpatients with social nurses' support.
Participants underwent spirometry and interviews about socioeconomic status and respiratory symptoms.
Further diagnostic evaluations were performed as needed.
Among 513 patients, 66% demonstrated airflow obstruction indicative of COPD.
COPD was confirmed in 52% of those with diagnosed airflow obstruction.
80% of the cohort were current smokers, with many expressing a desire to quit.

Brünés et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Cohort study reveals high undiagnosed COPD prevalence among hospitalized marginalized individuals, indicating urgent need for targeted screening.