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Andrea S Gershon1, Jun Guan, J Charles Victor
1Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto Ontario, Canada. andrea.gershon@ices.on.ca
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
|January 19, 2013
Summary
Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) account for a disproportionate amount of healthcare services. Targeted strategies are needed to improve COPD patient health and reduce healthcare system burden.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Pulmonology
- Public Health
Background:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prevalent, manageable condition and a significant cause of mortality.
- Understanding the impact of COPD on healthcare systems is crucial for developing effective burden-reduction strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify the utilization of health services within a large North American population diagnosed with COPD.
Main Methods:
- A cohort study was conducted using health administrative data from Ontario, Canada.
- Individuals diagnosed with COPD in 2008 were identified and followed for three years.
- Proportions and rates of hospital visits, emergency department visits, ambulatory care, long-term care, and homecare were determined and compared between COPD patients and the general population.
Main Results:
- Individuals with COPD represented 11.8% of the population (aged 35+) and accounted for 24% of hospitalizations, 24% of emergency visits, and 21% of ambulatory care visits.
- COPD patients used 35% of long-term care places and 30% of homecare services.
- Adjusted analyses revealed significantly higher rates for COPD patients: 63% for hospital visits, 85% for emergency visits, 48% for ambulatory care, 56% for long-term care, and 59% for homecare compared to the general population.
Conclusions:
- Individuals with COPD exhibit substantial and disproportionate use of healthcare services.
- Developing targeted strategies for this population is essential for enhancing patient health outcomes and minimizing healthcare service demand.