Publications by authors named "Jinliang Meng"
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzes hospitalization expenditures for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients in Yunnan Province from 2016 to 2022, aiming to inform health policy decisions.
- It finds that total hospital costs increased by 16.84%, while the average cost per admission dropped by 20.95%, indicating changes in the breakdown of these expenses.
- Factors influencing costs include age, gender, ethnicity, hospitalization details, and comorbidities, with recommendations to shorten the average length of stay (LOS) to improve hospital efficiency and reduce expenses.
Purpose: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a significant disease impacting health and quality of life. Yunnan Province, a major tobacco producer, lacks comprehensive COPD studies. The purpose of this study is to describe the epidemic situation of COPD in Yunnan province and explore its influencing factors.
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