Population
160 patients discharged with a primary diagnosis of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
30 days
Key result
Alcohol abuse (OR 2.17; 95% CI 1.16-4.09) and supplemental oxygen use (OR 2.52; 95% CI 1.18-5.38) were associated with increased odds of 30-day readmission following COPD exacerbation.
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May aid readmission risk stratification after COPD exacerbation; leaves open whether targeting these factors improves outcomes.
Observational (n=160)
No
Odds Ratio: 2.17 (95% CI 1.16–4.09)
Patient-specific factors, particularly alcohol abuse and the need for supplemental oxygen, are significant drivers of 30-day hospital readmission in patients with acute COPD exacerbations.
Hijjawi et al. (2015) conducted an observational in Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (n=160). Alcohol abuse vs. No alcohol abuse was evaluated on 30-day hospital readmission (OR 2.17, 95% CI 1.16-4.09). Alcohol abuse (OR 2.17; 95% CI 1.16-4.09) and supplemental oxygen use (OR 2.52; 95% CI 1.18-5.38) were associated with increased odds of 30-day readmission following COPD exacerbation.