What is the evidence for virtual wards or hospital-at-home care pathways for exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Title: What is the evidence for virtual wards or hospital-at-home care pathways for exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Authors: Alenazi B; Respiratory Care-College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Jubail, Saudi Arabia bushra.alenazi@gmail.com.; NIHR Midlands Patient Safety Research Collaboration, Department of Inflammation & Ageing, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Birmingham, UK.; Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Birmingham, UK., Hatton C; NIHR Midlands Patient Safety Research Collaboration, Department of Inflammation & Ageing, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Birmingham, UK.; Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Birmingham, UK., Sapey E; NIHR Midlands Patient Safety Research Collaboration, Department of Inflammation & Ageing, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Birmingham, UK.; Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Birmingham, UK.
Source: BMJ open respiratory research [BMJ Open Respir Res] 2026 Apr 10; Vol. 13 (1). Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Apr 10.
Publication Type: Systematic Review; Journal Article; Meta-Analysis
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