EFFECTS OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE ON THE FUNCTIONAL STATUS AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE GERIATRIC POPULATION

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) on the functional status and quality of life in geriatric patients. Material And Method: One hundred and eighteen patients 65 years old or older were included in the study. Demographic data of the patients were recorded. Functional activity score was used to evaluate the functionality of the patients, while SF 36 quality of life scale was used to evaluate the quality of life. Results: COPD was present in 49 patients out of 118. The functional activity scores of the patients with COPD was found significantly lower (p=0,001). Among the subgroups of SF 36 Quality of Life Scale, physical function, pain, vitality/energy, role of mood and mental health scores were found significantly lower in patients with COPD (p<0.05), while no statistical differences were found in physical role difficulties, general perception of health and social function scores. Conclusion: According to the data obtained from this study, existence of COPD appears as a factor that negatively affects the functionality of patients and both the physical and mental components of quality of life.

Keywords

• GERIATRIC POPULATION,Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease,quality of life,functional status

KRONİK OBSTRUKTİF AKCİĞER HASTALIĞININ YAŞLI POPÜLASYONDA FONKSİYONEL DURUM VE YAŞAM KALİTESİNE ETKİSİ

Abstract

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı kronik obstruktif akciğer hastalığının (KOAH) yaşlı hastalarda fonksiyonel durum ve yaşam kalitesine etkilerini değerlendirmektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: 65 yaş ve üstü 118 hasta çalışmaya dahil edildi. Hastaların demografik bilgileri kaydedildi. Hastaların foksiyonel durumu fonksiyonel aktivite skoru ile, yaşam kalitesi SF-36 yaşam kalitesi ölçeği ile değerlendirildi. Bulgular: 118 hastanın 49unda KOAH vardı. KOAHlı hastaların fonksiyonel aktivite skoru istatiksel olarak anlamlı düşüktü (p=0,001). KOAHlı hastaların SF 36 yaşam kalitesi ölçeği alt gruplarından fiziksel fonksiyon, ağrı, canlılık/enerji, ruh hali ve mental sağlık skorlarında istatiksel olarak anlamlı düşüklük izlenirken, fiziksel rol güçlüğü, genel sağlık ve sosyal fonksiyon skorlarında istatiksel olarak anlamlı fark izlenmedi. Sonuç: Bu çalışmadan elde edilen bilgilere göre, KOAH varlığı hastaların fonksiyonelliğini ve yaşam kalitesinin hem fiziksel hem mental komponentini olumsuz etkiler. ,

Keywords

• Kronik Obstruktif Akciğer Hastalığı,yaşam kalitesi,fonksiyonel durum,geriatrik populasyon

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