Home-based management on hospital re-admission rates in COPD patients: A systematic review

CONCLUSION: Given the burden of COPD on healthcare systems, and crucially on individuals, this review identified a reduction in hospital re-admission rate, a clinically important outcome.IMPACT: This study focused on the impact on hospital re-admission rates among the COPD patient cohort when home-based management was involved. A statistically significant reduction in rates of re-admission to the hospital was identified. This is positive for the patient, in terms of hospital avoidance, and reduces the burden on hospital systems. Further research is needed to determine the impact on cost-effectiveness and to quantify the most ideal type of care package that would be recommended for home-based management.PMID:38558439 | DOI:10.1111/jan.16168
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