A Randomized, Controlled Trial of an Intensive Community Nurse–Supported Discharge Program in Preventing Hospital Readmissions of Older Patients with Chronic Lung Disease

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of an intensive community nurse (CN)‐supported discharge program in preventing hospital readmissions of older patients with chronic lung disease (CLD).

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