30-day Readmission After an Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is Associated with Cardiovascular Comorbidity.
Turkish thoracic journal, vol.22, no.5, pp.369-375, 2021 (Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 22 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2021
- Doi Number: 10.5152/turkthoracj.2021.0189
- Journal Name: Turkish thoracic journal
- Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.369-375
- Keywords: Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, acute exacerbation, readmission, discharge, rehospitalization
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Readmission after hospitalization for a chronic disease is a major concern of interest for health care quality. Our aim was to investigate the predictors and rates of early readmission after an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in a tertiary care hospital.