Guideline-Discordant Inhaler Regimens after COPD Hospitalization: Associations with Rurality, Drive Time to Care, and Fragmented Care – a United States Cohort Study

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Examines the factors related to guideline-discordant inhaler regimens following chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) hospitalization. Analyzes 33,785 patient inhaler prescriptions between 2017-2020 according to rurality, drive time to pulmonary specialty care, and fragmented care.

Arianne K. Baldomero, Ken M. Kunisaki, Chris H. Wendt, et al.

The Lancet Regional Health - Americas, 26

09/2023

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Access · Chronic respiratory conditions · Health disparities · Healthcare quality · Rural-urban differences · Specialty care · Statistics and data · Transportation