REALizing and improving management of stable COPD in China: results of a multicentre, prospective, observational study (REAL).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management in China is far from adequate; underdiagnosis and undertreatment are major barriers to optimal care and improved patient outcomes.

Objective

To generate reliable information on COPD management, outcomes, treatment patterns and adherence, and disease knowledge in China in a real-world setting.

Design

A 52-week multicentre, prospective, observational study.

Methods

Outpatients (⩾40 years old) diagnosed with COPD were enrolled from 50 secondary and tertiary hospitals across six geographical regions. Data were collected in routine clinical practice.

Results

Between June 2017 and January 2019, 5013 patients were enrolled and 4978 included in the analysis. Mean [standard deviation (SD)] age was

SUBMITTER: Yang T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10285602 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature