Disease specific self management v usual care for acute exacerbations (AEs) of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease†
| Outcomes at 12 months | Self management | Usual care | RRR (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| †Abbreviations defined in glossary; RRR, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. | ||||
| Patients with ≥1 hospital admission for AEs | 32% | 51% | 36% (10 to 55) | 6 (4 to 24) |
| Patients with ≥1 emergency department visits for AEs | 41% | 63% | 36% (15 to 52) | 5 (3 to 12) |