Table 2

Individual interventions incorporated in COPD discharge care bundles

Bundle interventions	Abad-Corpa et al24	Casas et al25	Graham26*	Halpin et al27	Hopkinson et al28	Jennings et al29	Lainscak et al30	Laverty et al31	Linden and Butterworth32	Mann et al33	Matthews et al34	Shorofsky et al36*	Yip et al37
Medication reconciliation									√
Prescribe maintenance respiratory medications												√	√
Provide rescue packs for future exacerbations								√			√
Comprehensive assessment at discharge		√							√
Assess suitability for early supported discharge											√
Individually tailored care plan of self-management		√	√	√	√			√	√		√	√
Assessment of patient comprehension of discharge instructions/use of medications					√			√				√
Ensure patient has demonstrated adequate inhaler technique	√		√	√		√	√	√		√	√	√
Educational programme on self-management		√			√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√
Written information on COPD and medication			√		√						√
Brief intervention for smoking cessation			√			√
Referral to smoking cessation programme			√	√	√			√		√	√	√
Respiratory physiotherapy/breathing exercises	√						√
Diet recommendations	√
Hygienic habits recommendations	√
Adapted exercise	√
Screening for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, depression or anxiety						√
Home care needs assessment							√
Recommend maintenance of home oxygen therapy apparatus	√
Check O₂ saturation on air			√
Oxygen alert card					√			√			√
Document spirometry			√								√	√
Assessment/referral for pulmonary rehabilitation			√	√	√			√	√		√	√	√
Referral to respiratory specialist nurse			√								√
Arrange outpatient follow-up			√	√	√			√	√	√	√	√
Post-discharge phone call						√

*Study authors provided additional information.
†Not reported; attempts to obtain information from study authors were unsuccessful.