Hospitalization, Mortality Rates and Costs Associated With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Distrito Federal, Brazil, Before and After the Change in 2018 State COPD Protocol Version - Real-world Data
Hospitalization, Mortality Rates and Costs Associated With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Distrito Federal, Brazil, Before and After the Change in 2018 State COPD Protocol Version - Real-world Data
This study evaluates hospitalizations and mortality in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) before and after the implantation of a new COPD treatment plan (replacement of tiotropium soft mist inhaler for glycopyrronium dry powder inhaler) by the Health State Secretariat of Federal District in Brazil.
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients older than 40 years of age at the time of hospital admission
Diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) according to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems Version 10 (ICD-10) established by the Health Care Protocol of the Health Secretariat of Federal District (SES/DF), with the following codes:
Exclusion Criteria: