Importance There are 30 million adults (12%) in the United States who have chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease accounts for …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory disorder with
significant morbidity and mortality. Despite its prevalence, COPD is underdiagnosed, and …

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a highly effective treatment for people with chronic lung disease
but remains underused across the world. Recent years have seen the emergence of new …

Background: Despite the known benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) for patients with
chronic respiratory disease, this treatment is underused. Evidence-based guidelines should …

Rationale: Current guidelines recommend pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) after hospitalization
for a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation, but little is known about …

Importance Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) after exacerbation of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) is effective in reducing COPD hospitalizations and mortality …

Much of the burden on healthcare systems is related to the management of chronic
conditions such as cardiovascular disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Rationale: Although clinical trials have found that pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) can reduce
the risk of readmissions after hospitalization for a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Background Guidelines recommend pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) after hospitalization for
an exacerbation of COPD, but few patients enroll in PR. We explored whether density of PR …

Rationale: Older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at
substantially increased risk for medication-related adverse events. Two frequently …