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Because of the difficulty in managing their care, patients with COPD have hospitalization rates 63 per cent higher than the general population, as well as 85 per cent more emergency department visits and 48 per cent more ambulatory care visits. (Shutterstock)

How improving COPD treatment in primary care could reduce demand on hospitals and emergency departments

Andrew Scarffe, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Christopher Licskai, Western University; Doug Coyle, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Kednapa Thavorn, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa, and Kevin Peter Brand, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

Innovation in primary care for COPD patients has the potential to alleviate a significant strain on the health system by reducing emergency department visits and hospitalizations.

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