Palliative Care Consultation Reduces 30-Day Readmission Rates for Hospitalized Patients with End-Stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (FR440C)

End-stage chronic obstructive disease (COPD) has a high level of symptom burden, requirement for long-term oxygen therapy and frequent exacerbations that require hospitalization. Research to date is limited regarding the delivery and impact of palliative care services in patients with end-stage COPD.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research