Table 3. Hospital admissions for acute COPD attack during 1-year follow-up.
| Control (n=45) | Pharmaceutical care (n=42) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of admissions | 46 | 20 | 0.01 |
| Patients admitted, n (%) | |||
| Once | 31 (68.9) | 13 (31.0) | 0.01 |
| Twice | 6 (13.0) | 2 (4.8) | 0.01 |
| Thrice | 1 (2.2) | 1 (2.4) | – |
| Hospital days per patient | 11.11±18.16 | 5.56±9.68 | 0.01 |
COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.