| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6241053 | Respiratory Medicine | 2016 | 21 Pages |
Abstract
Monitoring the pattern of improvement in spirometry, lung volumes, symptoms and step count following a COPD exacerbation may help to identify patients at risk of re-exacerbation. It is feasible to carry out these assessments in the home as part of a supported discharge programme.
Keywords
FEV1CATMRCFVCAUROCIVCMCIDCOPD Assessment TestHospital-at-homeCOPDChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)acute exacerbation of COPDForced expiratory volume in 1 sMinimal Clinically Important DifferenceMedical Research Councilforced vital capacityinspiratory vital capacityarea under the receiver operator curve
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Authors
Breda Cushen, Niamh McCormack, Kerrie Hennigan, Imran Sulaiman, Richard W. Costello, Brenda Deering,