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Presentations, Abstracts, or Demonstrations (740) Pulmonology, COPD (143) Surveillance Methods in Population and Public Health (111)

Published on in Vol 5, No 1 (2013):

COPD-Related ED Visits in North Carolina: Hospitalizations and Return Visits

COPD-Related ED Visits in North Carolina: Hospitalizations and Return Visits

COPD-Related ED Visits in North Carolina: Hospitalizations and Return Visits

Authors of this article:

Steven J. Lippmann1 ;   Karin B. Yeatts1 ;   Anna Waller1 ;   Kristen Hassmiller Lich1 ;   Debbie Travers1 ;   Morris Weinberger1 ;   James F. Donohue1
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    COPD is a prevalent chronic disease among older adults, responsible for substantial healthcare utilization. We used the NC DETECT surveillance system to investigate patterns of hospitalizations and short-term return visits resulting from COPD-related ED visits. We found a high prevalence of hospital admissions and return ED visits, including many repeat hospitalizations. We also provide new information about the impact of age, sex, and insurance status on these short-term outcomes.