Exacerbations and associated healthcare cost in patients with COPD in general practice

Exacerbations and associated healthcare cost in patients with COPD in general practice

Background. Acute exacerbations are a characteristic clinical expression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The objective of this study was to investigate the occurrence rate, management, and healthcare costs of exacerbations in patients with COPD in Dutch general practice. Methods. Ba...

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Main Authors: T.R.J. Schermer, C.G.J. Saris, W.J.H.M. Van den Bosch, N.H. Chavannes, C.P. Van Schayck, P.N.R. Dekhuijzen, C. Van Weel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2016-02-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
Subjects:
Pulmonary disease
chronic obstructive
exacerbation
health care costs
general practice
Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/558

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