Outpatient Management of Patients With Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Outpatient Management of Patients With Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Patients admitted to the hospital with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are evaluated
 with regard to early follow-up by a specialized nurse in the home after discharge.
Patients admitted to Department of Internal Medicine M, Glostrup University hospital, with
 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are evaluated with regard to early follow-up by
 a specialized nurse in the home after discharge. Eligible patients receive education about
 disease management. The intervention is evaluated by comparing the number of readmissions for
 COPD and the duration of admissions during the study period to the the period prior to the
 implementation of this intervention.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Admission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Other severe acute or chronic diseases