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Risk factors for hospital readmission in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  • By

  • Hao Tian

  • Wei Shen

  • Liuyang Huang

  • Bowen Feng

  • Baoyue Hong

  • Xianzheng Li

  • Fanrong Liang

  • Chunyan Yang

  • Qingguang Qin

  • July 14, 2026

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    The study systematically reviewed COPD-related readmission rates at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year post-discharge.

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    Pooled readmission rates were found to be 15.2% within 1 month, 26.9% within 3 months, 30.4% within 6 months, and 42.1% within 1 year.

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    A total of 54 studies were included, identifying 26 factors associated with readmission among COPD patients.

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    The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed as moderate to high using the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale.

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    The findings highlight the importance of early identification of high-risk COPD patients to improve management and reduce readmissions.

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Risk factors for hospital readmission in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  • by Hao Tian, Wei Shen, Liuyang Huang, Bowen Feng, Baoyue Hong, Xianzheng Li, Fanrong Liang, Chunyan Yang, Qingguang Qin

  • July 14, 2026

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