Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes significant morbidity and mortality and is a substantial burden on healthcare systems. Disease …
Abstract: Readmissions and death rates can serve as indicators of performance in healthcare organizations and can reflect a lapse in staff performance particularly for patients …
Abstract: Rationale: Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in rural areas experience inequitable access to care. Objectives: To assess whether rural …
Abstract: Rationale: Understanding the health risks associated with extreme weather events is needed to inform policies to protect vulnerable populations. Objectives: To estimate …
Abstract: Background: Physical activity is recommended as part of guideline-based care for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at all stages of the disease. …
Abstract: Rationale: Suboptimal adherence to inhaled medications in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a challenge. Objectives: To examine the …
Abstract: Background: COPD hospitalizations are associated with unfavorable outcomes, but the effect of each successive COPD hospitalization on future hospitalizations and death is …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: US Veterans are four times more likely to be diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) compared to the civilian population with no care …
Abstract: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a leading cause of disability and death in the U.S., disproportionately affects rural residents.1 Rural counties experience …
Abstract:Â An early detection of impaired functional performance is critical to enhance symptom management for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, …
Abstract: Introduction: Smoking is a major risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Serving military personnel have previously been shown to be more likely to …