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Rate of hospital readmission rises for patients with COPD.

Authors :
Kleebauer, Alistair
Source :
Nursing Older People. Mar2017, Vol. 29 Issue 2, p6-6. 2/3p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article reports on a national chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) audit programme published by the Royal College of Physicians, which claims that patients with COPD are increasingly likely to be readmitted to hospital within three months of discharge.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14720795
Volume :
29
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nursing Older People
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
121488933
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7748/nop.29.2.6.s2