Integrated multidisciplinary community service for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease reduces hospitalisations.

Background: Hospitalisations for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation affect patient outcomes and healthcare costs. The long-term impact of an integrated COPD disease-management approach on hospitalisation remains controversial.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether a multidisciplinary community service reduces respiratory hospitalisations for COPD patients.