The IRYSS-COPD appropriateness study: objectives, methodology, and description of the prospective cohort

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often experience exacerbations of the disease that require hospitalization. Current guidelines offer little guidance for identifying patients whose clinical situation is appr...

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Main Authors: Quintana José M, Esteban Cristóbal, Barrio Irantzu, Garcia-Gutierrez Susana, Gonzalez Nerea, Arostegui Inmaculada, Lafuente Iratxe, Bare Marisa, Blasco Juan, Vidal Silvia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/11/322