Why the study?
Does a COPD discharge care bundle reduce readmission rates in patients aged 45 years and older admitted for acute exacerbation of COPD?
Population
Patients aged 45 years and older admitted to an NHS acute hospital in England for acute exacerbation of COPD.
Comparison
COPD discharge care bundle vs Other NHS trusts in London and all other NHS…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
90 days
Authors
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Bundle introduction was associated with reversing readmission trends; leaves open causality versus secular trends.
Does a COPD discharge care bundle reduce readmission rates in patients aged 45 years and older admitted for acute exacerbation of COPD?
A COPD discharge care bundle was associated with reduced readmission rates, though the effect size relative to background national trends was not statistically significant.
Laverty et al. (2015) studied this question.
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