Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5955713 | Chest | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
In patients hospitalized with an acute COPD exacerbation, impaired cognitive function is associated with worse health status and longer hospital length of stay. A significant proportion of patients are discharged home with unrecognized mild to severe cognitive impairment, which may not improve with recovery.
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Authors
James W. MBChB, Rebecca A. PhD, Martin D. PhD, Paul W. PhD,