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  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Healthcare Management
  • Nursing Science

Background:

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) presents a significant challenge in acute care settings, often leading to prolonged hospitalizations and frequent readmissions.
  • Existing emergency admission units require optimized patient management strategies to improve outcomes for COPD exacerbations.
  • The need for specialized, integrated care pathways within emergency departments is critical for managing complex respiratory conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a specialized 'in-reach' service for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) within an emergency admission unit.
  • To evaluate the impact of this nurse-specialist-led service on key performance indicators, including length of stay and readmission rates.
  • To assess the effect of the COPD in-reach service on patient experience and discharge preparedness.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of data collected before and after the implementation of the COPD in-reach service.
  • Evaluation metrics included average length of stay, hospital readmission rates, and the utilization of early assisted discharge schemes.
  • Patient experience was assessed through qualitative or quantitative measures focusing on preparedness for discharge.

Main Results:

  • The COPD in-reach service led to a reduction in average length of stay by 2.53 days for COPD patients.
  • Readmission rates decreased by an average of 4.5 cases per month following the service implementation.
  • Seventeen percent of patients were successfully discharged using an early assisted discharge scheme, with overall positive patient feedback on discharge readiness.

Conclusions:

  • The implementation of a respiratory clinical nurse specialist-led COPD in-reach service demonstrates significant clinical and operational benefits.
  • The service provides a positive return on investment through reduced length of stay and readmissions, offering financial advantages.
  • Enhanced patient preparedness and satisfaction underscore the value of specialized nursing interventions in managing COPD within acute care settings.