Efectividad y eficiencia de una consulta monográfica hospitalaria para pacientes con EPOC e insuficiencia respiratoria

The change in the health care model used to manage these patients led to an improvement in care (effectiveness) as well as a marked reduction in costs (greater efficiency) for both the funding entity (CHS) and for the care provider (the hospital). No change was observed in the quality of life as reported by the patients.