Trends in Hospital Admissions for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Men and Women in Spain, 1998 to 2018.

The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is rising faster in women in some countries. An observational time trends study was performed to assess the evolution of hospital admissions for COPD in men and women in Spain from 1998 to 2018. ICD-9 diagnostic codes (490-492, 496) from the minimum basic data set of hospital discharges were used.

A modified Delphi consensus study to identify improvement proposals for COPD management amongst clinicians and administrators in Spain.

Aims: To identify the obstacles hindering the appropriate management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Spain based on consensus amongst clinicians and administrators.

Methods: A two-round modified Delphi questionnaire was sent to clinicians (pulmonologists and GPs) and administrators, all experts in COPD. The scientific committee developed the statements and selected the participating experts.