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View article: A person-centred clinical approach to the multimorbid patient with COPD
A person-centred clinical approach to the multimorbid patient with COPD Open
Most patients with a chronic disease are multimorbid. This is particularly important in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), who on average have five other identified comorbidities that independently impact their hea…
View article: Frailty associates with respiratory exacerbations and mortality in the COPDGene cohort
Frailty associates with respiratory exacerbations and mortality in the COPDGene cohort Open
Frailty is associated with respiratory exacerbations and mortality in individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Among those with a smoking history and normal spirometry, frailty's association with respiratory outcomes …
View article: Clinical Characteristics of Patients With COPD and Comorbid Depression and Anxiety: Data From a National Multicenter Cohort Study
Clinical Characteristics of Patients With COPD and Comorbid Depression and Anxiety: Data From a National Multicenter Cohort Study Open
View article: Clinical Characteristics of Patients With COPD and Comorbid Depression and Anxiety: Data From a National Multicenter Cohort Study
Clinical Characteristics of Patients With COPD and Comorbid Depression and Anxiety: Data From a National Multicenter Cohort Study Open
Depression and anxiety disorders meeting diagnostic criteria are relatively common comorbidities that substantially impair quality of life and are undertreated, highlighting a need to prioritize mental health as an integral part of compreh…
View article: Mainstreaming control interventions for neglected tropical diseases into the health system: a scoping review protocol
Mainstreaming control interventions for neglected tropical diseases into the health system: a scoping review protocol Open
Introduction The WHO neglected tropical diseases (NTD) roadmap (2021–2030) proposed a shift in approach to addressing NTDs through accountability for impact, implementing integration across NTDs, mainstreaming in national health systems an…
View article: Challenges and Strategies for Mainstreaming Neglected Tropical Diseases Campaign Interventions in Ethiopia
Challenges and Strategies for Mainstreaming Neglected Tropical Diseases Campaign Interventions in Ethiopia Open
Mainstreaming neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) interventions in national health systems is one of the key strategies emphasized in the WHO Roadmap for NTDs. However, there is limited evidence on implementing the proposed mainstreaming ap…
View article: Recalibrating Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Nebulizers versus Inhalers for Maintenance Therapy in COPD: Past as Prologue
Recalibrating Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Nebulizers versus Inhalers for Maintenance Therapy in COPD: Past as Prologue Open
Aerosol therapy administered via handheld inhaler or nebulizer device has long been standard for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), both for maintenance therapy and for management of acute exacerbations. Of the …
View article: Telehealth Rehabilitation Using Videoconferencing
Telehealth Rehabilitation Using Videoconferencing Open
View article: Anxiety Inventory for Respiratory Disease: Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Semantic Validity of the Brazilian Version for Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Anxiety Inventory for Respiratory Disease: Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Semantic Validity of the Brazilian Version for Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Open
The process of cross-cultural adaptation followed all necessary stages and the semantic validity results were adequate, providing the Brazilian version of the AIR to assess anxiety symptoms in patients with COPD.
View article: Psychosocial Support in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Psychosocial Support in Pulmonary Rehabilitation Open
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) improves exercise capacity and quality of life (QOL) while reducing dyspnea in patients with COPD. However, little is known about the efficacy of PR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), or antidepressant drug …
View article: Post Hoc Analysis of Lung Function Improvement and Patient-Reported Outcomes With Revefenacin in Adults With Moderate-to-Very Severe COPD and Comorbid Anxiety or Depression
Post Hoc Analysis of Lung Function Improvement and Patient-Reported Outcomes With Revefenacin in Adults With Moderate-to-Very Severe COPD and Comorbid Anxiety or Depression Open
In this analysis, revefenacin versus placebo significantly improved health outcomes in patients with moderate-to-very severe COPD with A, +A/+D, and -A/-D, but not in patients with D. The safety profile of revefenacin was not affected by c…
View article: Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Adults with Chronic Respiratory Disease: An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline
Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Adults with Chronic Respiratory Disease: An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline Open
Background: Despite the known benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) for patients with chronic respiratory disease, this treatment is underused. Evidence-based guidelines should lead to greater knowledge of the proven benefits of…
View article: Canadian healthcare workers’ mental health and health behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from nine representative samples between April 2020 and February 2022
Canadian healthcare workers’ mental health and health behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from nine representative samples between April 2020 and February 2022 Open
View article: Technology-Dependent Rehabilitation Involving Action Observation and Movement Imagery for Adults with Stroke: Can It Work? Feasibility of Self-Led Therapy for Upper Limb Rehabilitation after Stroke
Technology-Dependent Rehabilitation Involving Action Observation and Movement Imagery for Adults with Stroke: Can It Work? Feasibility of Self-Led Therapy for Upper Limb Rehabilitation after Stroke Open
Background. Motor (re)learning via technology-dependent therapy has the potential to complement traditional therapies available to older adults living with stroke after hospital discharge and increase therapy dose. To date, little is known…
View article: The Paradox of Obesity in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The Paradox of Obesity in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Open
View article: Clinical Markers Associated With Risk of Suicide or Drug Overdose Among Individuals With Smoking Exposure
Clinical Markers Associated With Risk of Suicide or Drug Overdose Among Individuals With Smoking Exposure Open
View article: Depressive and anxiety symptoms in patients with COPD: A network analysis
Depressive and anxiety symptoms in patients with COPD: A network analysis Open
Network analyses highlighted specific associations between symptoms of COPD, depression and anxiety. Accounting for symptom-level interactions may help to promote personalized treatment approaches.
View article: The effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with concurrent presence of comorbid depression and anxiety
The effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with concurrent presence of comorbid depression and anxiety Open
View article: Ending the Pandemic: How Behavioural Science Can Help Optimize Global COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake
Ending the Pandemic: How Behavioural Science Can Help Optimize Global COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Open
Governments, public health officials and pharmaceutical companies have all mobilized resources to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns, social distancing, and personal protective behaviours have been helpful but have shut down economie…
View article: Unravelling the unmet needs of patients with severe dyspnoea: a case for palliative oxygen
Unravelling the unmet needs of patients with severe dyspnoea: a case for palliative oxygen Open
There is a great unmet need for palliative oxygen in patients with refractory dyspnoea from advanced non-malignant diseases, which requires further work in the management of this disabling symptomhttps://bit.ly/2RAcIdn
View article: ANXIETY AND LOW SOCIAL SUPPORT ARE RISK FACTORS OF DEVELOPING SEVERE ACUTE EXACERBATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH COPD
ANXIETY AND LOW SOCIAL SUPPORT ARE RISK FACTORS OF DEVELOPING SEVERE ACUTE EXACERBATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH COPD Open
View article: Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety in Patients with COPD: A Network Analysis
Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety in Patients with COPD: A Network Analysis Open
View article: Predictors of Premature Discontinuation from a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Predictors of Premature Discontinuation from a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Open
View article: Improvement in Lung Function and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients with COPD with Comorbid Anxiety and Depression Receiving Nebulized Glycopyrrolate in the GOLDEN 3 and 4 Studies
Improvement in Lung Function and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients with COPD with Comorbid Anxiety and Depression Receiving Nebulized Glycopyrrolate in the GOLDEN 3 and 4 Studies Open
GLY 25 µg BID resulted in numerical improvements in FEV1, SGRQ total scores and SGRQ responder rates in patients with moderate-to-very-severe COPD, regardless of A/D status at baseline; significant improvements were noted only i…
View article: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PEAK INSPIRATORY FLOW RATE, HAND GRIP MUSCLE STRENGTH, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING IN HEALTHY ADULTS
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PEAK INSPIRATORY FLOW RATE, HAND GRIP MUSCLE STRENGTH, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING IN HEALTHY ADULTS Open
View article: RELIABILITY OF HAND GRIP STRENGTH AND PEAK INSPIRATORY FLOW RATE MEASUREMENTS IN ADULT HEALTHY SUBJECTS
RELIABILITY OF HAND GRIP STRENGTH AND PEAK INSPIRATORY FLOW RATE MEASUREMENTS IN ADULT HEALTHY SUBJECTS Open
View article: COPD patients in a COVID-19 society: depression and anxiety
COPD patients in a COVID-19 society: depression and anxiety Open
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of physical disability and morbidity in old age. Worldwide over 174 million people suffer from COPD [1]. In the United States (US) alon...
View article: Depression and anxiety in patients with interstitial lung disease
Depression and anxiety in patients with interstitial lung disease Open
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a heterogeneous condition characterized by alveolar interstitial damage, severe airways limitation, impaired gas exchange, impaired quality of life and reduced ex...
View article: Risk for Cognitive Impairment in Smokers with Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry- An Analysis of the COPDGene Cohort
Risk for Cognitive Impairment in Smokers with Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry- An Analysis of the COPDGene Cohort Open
View article: The Brazilian Portuguese-language version of the Manchester Respiratory Activities of Daily Living questionnaire: construct validity, reliability, and measurement error
The Brazilian Portuguese-language version of the Manchester Respiratory Activities of Daily Living questionnaire: construct validity, reliability, and measurement error Open
Objective: To test the construct validity, reliability, and measurement error of the Brazilian Portuguese-language version of the Manchester Respiratory Activities of Daily Living (MRADL) questionnaire in patients with COPD. Methods: We ev…