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Aims and objectives
To explore the experiences of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) amongst individuals who have a high frequency of presentations to the Emergency Department and their carers.
Background
Patients with COPD are amongst the most frequent attenders in the Emergency Department despite the chronic nature of their condition. Good self‐management has previously been identified...
Emergency Departments are increasingly reporting difficulties in managing their patient load within the available resources. Older people contribute significantly to the number of presentations seen in Emergency Departments. Understanding the nature of presentations can help to appreciate how they might be best managed to assist in effective resource utilisation and patient care.This study aimed to...
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