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Pulmonary Rehabilitation And Hospital Readmissions Among Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Nicholas Prush
Pulmonary Rehabilitation And Hospital Readmissions Among Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Nicholas Prush
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Due to policies that penalize hospitals for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) readmissions and the health problems faced by individuals who are readmitted due to COPD, it is critical to identify treatments and strategies that can help reduce the likelihood of readmission. The purpose of this study was to assess the association of pulmonary rehabilitation and demographic variables (age, gender, and BMI) on 30-day hospital readmissions for patients with COPD. Shearer’s health empowerment theory was the theoretical framework for this quantitative study. Secondary data were obtained from a hospital and the sample was comprised of 253 COPD patients admitted between …