Gaps in the Inpatient Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation and Impact of An Evidence-Based Order Set
oleh: Abhijat Kitchlu, Tamer Abdelshaheed, Elizabeth Tullis, Samir Gupta
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Wiley 2015-01-01 |
Deskripsi
BACKGROUND: Evidence-based, guideline-recommended practices improve multiple outcomes in patients admitted with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD), but are incompletely implemented in actual practice. Admission order sets with evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic guidance have enabled quality improvement and guideline implementation in other conditions.