Relationship between continuity of primary care and hospitalisation for patients with COPD: population-based cohort study from South Korea.

Iyn-Hyang LeeEunjung ChooSejung KimNam Kyung JeAe Jeong JoEun Jin Jang

Published in: BMJ open respiratory research (2024)

In patients with COPD aged over 40, increased continuity of primary care was found to be associated with less hospitalisation, fewer ED visits and lower healthcare expenditure.

Keyphrases

primary care
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
healthcare
lung function
emergency department
general practice
cystic fibrosis
air pollution
affordable care act