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

• Main Authors: Quintana José M (Author), Esteban Cristóbal (Author), Barrio Irantzu (Author), Garcia-Gutierrez Susana (Author), Gonzalez Nerea (Author), Arostegui Inmaculada (Author), Lafuente Iratxe (Author), Bare Marisa (Author), Blasco Juan (Author), Vidal Silvia (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...