The costs of hospitalization in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Ozkaya S., Findik S., Atici A. G.

CLINICOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH, vol.3, pp.15-18, 2011 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 3
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.2147/ceor.s14820
  • Journal Name: CLINICOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.15-18
  • Keywords: COPD, acute exacerbation, hospitalization, costs
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health problem. It imparts a substantial economic burden on individuals and society. Acute exacerbations are the main cause of hospital admissions and hospitalizations in patients with COPD in Turkey.