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1. Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Author

Masroor DD, F Rafii, Fadaeeaghdam N, and Hoseini AF

Subjects
quality of life, health-related quality of life, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Nursing, RT1-120
Abstract

Background & Aim : complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) frequently lead to impaired social life , physical Function and daily activities in these patients and finaly the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of these patients will decrease . The aim of this study was to determine HRQL and its relationship with some demographic variables. Material & Methods: using a cross-sectional descriptive design, 331 COPD patients admitted to hospitals affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences were recruited by constant sampling. Data collection tools included demographic information form and HRQL questionnaire (SF-36). Data was analyzed using SPSS ) v . 16 ( , descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation coefficient, ANOVA and Independent t- test. Results: the findings showed a reduction in HRQL especially in physical health dimension. Significant relationships were found between HRQL and some demographic characteristics such as gender, education level, duration of disease, type of medication and hospitalizations frequency during the past year (P

Published
2012

2. Factors associated with health-related quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Author

Fadaeeaghdam, N., Akramosadat Montazeri, Masroor, D., Aliyari, R., and Hamidzadeh, A.

Subjects
lcsh:R5-920, Health-related quality of life, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lcsh:R, lcsh:Medicine, Respiratory symptoms, lcsh:Medicine (General)
Abstract

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a spectrum of pathological changes in the respiratory system associated with dyspnea, cough and sputum production. The main objectives of management the disease are reducing the symptoms and improving quality of life. The present study aimed to determine the impact of respiratory symptoms on health-related quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in 2013 with participation of 331 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in educational hospitals of Tehran city, Iran, chosen by available sampling. Data was collected using demographic variables questionnaire, St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (symptoms section) and SF-36 health related quality of life questionnaire. Using independent t-test, Spearman correlation ratio, ANOVA and multivariate analysis of covariance, the data were analyzed. Findings: In presence of age and duration of disease variables, the symptoms of dyspnea, acute episodes of breathlessness and wheezing were significantly associated with physical health (P = 0.049). Reduced quality of life score and increased respiratory symptoms had a direct relation with chronicity of disease, concomitant usage of two drug categories and increase in the number of admissions (P = 0.011). Conclusion: The use of appropriate approaches to health care and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is recommended.

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