Table 2 Overview of measurements per time point

Demographic characteristics

x

Smoking

x

Body Mass Index

x

Living situation

x

Comorbidity

x

Coping style (UCL)

x

Medical treatment prior to admission

x

Exacerbation severity

x

Indication for admission

x

Clinical COPD Questionnaire (CCQ)

x

x

x

x

EuroQol 5D (EQ-5D)

x

x

x

Satisfaction

   patient satisfaction

x

x

   primary caregiver satisfaction

x

x

Caregiver Strain Index

x

x

Treatment Failures

x

Readmissions

x

Mortality

x

Cost diary

x (IG)

x

x

Discrete Choice Experiment

x

Lung function testing

x

6 Minute Walking Distance

x