Variations in practice patterns and resource utilization in patients treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

ConclusionsThe teaching service had decreased LOS compared with the nonteaching service in patients hospitalized for AECOPD. The observed difference was completely explained by differences in practice patterns between the 2 groups. The study identifies an opportunity for more efficient and cost‐effective care of AECOPD patients through streamlining of consultations, use of oral steroids in lieu of IV steroids, and antibiotic stewardship.

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Source: Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice - March 13, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sunil H. Adwani, Cai Yuan, Leen Alsaleh, Julie Pepe, Khalid Abusaada Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research