Effects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity on 30-Day Readmissions in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Cross-Sectional Mediation Analysis

Volume: 19, Issue: 3, Pages: 462 - 468
Published: Mar 1, 2022
Abstract
Rationale: Comorbidity is a significant driver of health status and healthcare utilization in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) portends poorer outcomes, whereas obesity is protective. Objectives: We describe the prevalence and influence of these comorbidities on COPD readmissions. Methods: We collated discharge records for COPD exacerbations spanning 2010–2016 from the Nationwide Readmissions Database...
Paper Details
Title
Effects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity on 30-Day Readmissions in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Cross-Sectional Mediation Analysis
Published Date
Mar 1, 2022
Volume
19
Issue
3
Pages
462 - 468
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