Supported discharge shortens hospital stay in patients hospitalized because of an exacerbation of COPD

Sala E., Alegre L., Carrera M., Ibars M., Orriols F.J., Blanco M.L., Carceles F., Bertran S., Mata F., Font I., Agusti A.G.N.

Source: Eur Respir J 2001; 17: 1138-1142
Journal Issue: June
Disease area: Airway diseases

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