Table 3 Reasons for exclusion from trial
Reasons (n = 132) | Number (% of eligible patients) |
|---|---|
Backlog on telephone referral waiting list | 69 (25.6%) |
Not seen within adequate trial time frame | 15 (5.6%) |
Readmitted to hospital straightaway | 11 (4.1%) |
Discharged over Christmas holiday period | 10 (3.7%) |
Disruptions to care pathway schedule | 6 (2.2%) |
Unable to contact | 5 (1.9%) |
Patient does not believe they have COPD | 4 (1.5%) |
Care home resident | 3 (1.1%) |
Unknown clinical reason | 3 (1.1%) |
Going on holiday | 2 |
Discharged elsewhere | 2 |
Leaving area | 1 |
Offered trial previously | 1 |