Variations in COPD Health Care Access and Outcomes: A Rapid Review.

Background: Health inequities among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are often associated with differential access to health care and health outcomes. A greater understanding of the literature concerning such variation is necessary to determine where gaps or inequities exist along the continuum of COPD care.

Methods: A rapid review of the published and grey literature reporting variations in health care access and/or health outcomes for individuals with COPD was completed.