Health-related quality of life in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Hu, Jie; Meek, Paula

doi:10.1016/j.hrtlng.2005.03.008

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“…The results of the present study showed that 55/84 (65.8%) participants in the YQGB group had not developed AE, which was higher compared with those in Pb group (19/87, 21.8%; Table IV). Typically, the symptoms of COPD such as coughing, sputum production and breathlessness, impair life quality and cause a mental burden to COPD patients and their families (40). In the present study, the Yiqigubiao pill improved the life quality and exercise endurance of the patients, which were manifested by increasing the distance reached in the 6MWD test and by lowering the scores of MMRC, CAT and BODE index analyses.…”

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confidence: 48%

Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled superiority trial of the Yiqigubiao pill for the treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at a stable stage

Zheng

et al. 2016

Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine

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Section: Prior To Interventionsupporting

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Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled superiority trial of the Yiqigubiao pill for the treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at a stable stage

Zheng

et al. 2016

Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine

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“…Our findings are quite consistent with study of Hiu and Meek that examined the relationship of breathlessness and disease severity to HRQoL. 18 In our study, disease severity as ascertained by GOLD staging (post-bronchodilator FEV1) did not correlate with QoL. Similar conclusion was drawn from other studies which concluded that perceived dyspnea was shown to have a stronger correlation with HRQoL than spirometric or functional measurements in these patients.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Similar conclusion was drawn from other studies which concluded that perceived dyspnea was shown to have a stronger correlation with HRQoL than spirometric or functional measurements in these patients. 18 Also, dyspnea showed weak correlation with anxiety (GAD-7) and depression (PHQ-9) scores. It is proposed that reduced physical activity due to dyspnea is probably the primary factor leading to psychiatric morbidities.…”

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Mental health, sleep and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a correlational study

Akhtar¹,

Yardi

Tayade

et al. 2018

Int J Res Med Sci

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Background: Co-morbid psychological impairments (depression and anxiety) are common in COPD and are often associated with increased disability, health care usage and morbidity. They also impair quality of life in COPD and are often not fully explored in the clinical management of COPD patients. Psychological distress may, however, contribute to sleep difficulties in all stages of disease severity. Both anxiety and depression have been shown to have a negative effect on the sleep and quality of life (QoL).Objectives: To study the correlation between depression, anxiety and sleep with quality of life in patients with COPD.Methodology: In a tertiary care hospital, this Observational study was conducted on 39 patients of age group 40-70 years, with spirometry confirmed COPD GOLD category I-IV and smokers with more than 5 years of disease who fulfilled were included in the study. Quality of life was assessed using SGRQ-C, SF-12 and CAT. Depression, Anxiety and Sleep were assessed using PHQ-9, GAD-7 and PSQI questionnaires respectively. The correlation between quality of life scores and mental health scores were analysed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient.Results: Anxiety was significantly correlated with all the sub domains of SGRQ-C, PCS, MCS of SF-12 and the CAT score. (p value<0.001) Similarly, sleep was significantly correlated with all the three QoL Scales. (p value< 0.001) However, depression significantly correlated with all the subdomains of SGRQ-C and CAT except activity sub-domain of SGRQ-C and MCS of SF-12. (p value<0.001)Conclusion: Anxiety, Depression and Sleep moderately correlated with QoL scores in patients with COPD.

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“…Shortness of breath and cough are the most troublesome symptoms that can reduce quality of life [2] and prevent patients from participating in social relations and experiencing well-being [3]. COPD is characterized by airflow limitation and inflammation while patients with COPD face a significantly increased risk of premature death [4].…”

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A Qualitative Content Analysis of Spirituality and Religiosity amongst Greek COPD Patients

Tzounis¹,

Kerenidi

Daniil

et al. 2016

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic and common disease throughout the world. Spiritual/religious beliefs are often central to patients with serious illnesses and could serve as a resource for coping with such illnesses. A qualitative methodology was chosen in order to gain a thorough understanding of 75 (male n = 69, 92%, female n = 6, 8%) Greek COPD patients' perceptions of spirituality and religiosity and explore the importance of practicing their beliefs while 25 patients refused to participate in the study. The fewer female participant patients in the study are related to the lower percentage of women suffering from COPD in Greece, which can be further linked to the low smoking habit of women. A total of four patients (5.3%) stated that they had no religious or spiritual understanding of their life; 41 (54.7%) reported a religious belief; eight (10.7%) told of a spiritual belief; and 22 (29.3%) of the participants reported both a religious and a spiritual belief. Faith in the will of God seems to be a particularly strong feature of patients' beliefs. Praying and church attendance were more likely to confirm the importance of practicing their beliefs in their daily lives but COPD seems to prevent patients from regular churchgoing. Religion and spirituality were found to be helpful while patients did not seem to have unrealistic expectations from God when dealing with illness. When asked, participants defined spirituality as "happiness", "love", "our God", "the spirit", and as an act of altruism. Adopting a more holistic perspective for COPD patients in the clinical setting, spirituality and religiosity can offer suggestions for interventions related to their health issues.

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Health-related quality of life in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Cited by 80 publications

References 45 publications

Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled superiority trial of the Yiqigubiao pill for the treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at a stable stage

Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled superiority trial of the Yiqigubiao pill for the treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at a stable stage

Mental health, sleep and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a correlational study

A Qualitative Content Analysis of Spirituality and Religiosity amongst Greek COPD Patients

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