Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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1 Instructor, Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran

2 Instructor, Center for Health-Related Social and Behavioral Sciences Research, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran

3 Instructor, Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

4 Instructor, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran

5 Instructor, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran

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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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 33, Issue 326 - Serial Number 326
January and February 2015
Pages 275-286

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  • Receive Date: 25 February 2014
  • Revise Date: 01 November 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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