Peer‐reviewed, primary evidence, journal articles, published between 1 January 2000 and 20 September 2020, English only. Concerning adults with COPD. Introduced an original (or adapted) explicit intervention or implementation strategy to improve care in AECOPD with the aim of standardising care (at presentation, admission and/or discharge) or reducing unnecessary admissions or readmissions to acute secondary care. Included a detailed description and explanation of the intervention or implementation strategy. Intervention(s) applied in an acute healthcare setting, for example, hospital or acute healthcare team. Aimed to improve outcomes in admission rates, admission avoidance, length of stay, readmission rates or time to care.
| Studies not meeting the inclusion criteria. Studies which primarily refer to aetiology, physiology, environmental factors, medical treatment (including pharmacology). Studies which primarily examine predictive modelling, risk assessment, economic burden or cost savings at societal level. Studies which do not present an intervention or implementation strategy. Studies using secondary data.
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