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Date of Award
Spring 2025
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Community & Global Public Health; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Timothy Besse, MSPAS, MAT, PA-C
Abstract
Avoidable readmissions place a major strain on the American healthcare system and contribute to poor patient outcomes. Patients with COPD are one population that experience avoidable 30-day readmissions at a high rate. Many discharge interventions have been trialed to reduce readmissions with varying levels of success. This special article reviews the global and national guidelines regarding discharge practices for patients with COPD, then compares those to current discharge interventions, with an exploration into the appropriate timing of post discharge follow-up appointments.
Recommended Citation
Roche, Lacey, "Current Discharge Guidelines and Interventions for Patients with COPD to Reduce Avoidable 30-day Readmissions" (2025). Capstone Showcase. 35.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2025/pa/35
Current Discharge Guidelines and Interventions for Patients with COPD to Reduce Avoidable 30-day Readmissions
Avoidable readmissions place a major strain on the American healthcare system and contribute to poor patient outcomes. Patients with COPD are one population that experience avoidable 30-day readmissions at a high rate. Many discharge interventions have been trialed to reduce readmissions with varying levels of success. This special article reviews the global and national guidelines regarding discharge practices for patients with COPD, then compares those to current discharge interventions, with an exploration into the appropriate timing of post discharge follow-up appointments.