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
References
- Pauwels RA. National and interventional guidelines for COPD. The need for evidence. Chest 2000;117: 20-2 2. Ruse CE, Molyneu AW. A study of the management of COPD according to established guidelines and the implications for older patients. Age Ageing 2005;34:299-301 3. Whittle H, Goldenberg D. Functional health status and instrumental activities of daily living performance in noninstitutionalized elderly people. JAN 1996; 23:220-227.
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.
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References
- Pauwels RA. National and interventional guidelines for COPD. The need for evidence. Chest 2000;117: 20-2 2. Ruse CE, Molyneu AW. A study of the management of COPD according to established guidelines and the implications for older patients. Age Ageing 2005;34:299-301 3. Whittle H, Goldenberg D. Functional health status and instrumental activities of daily living performance in noninstitutionalized elderly people. JAN 1996; 23:220-227.
Details
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Clinical Sciences |
| Journal Section | Research |
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| Publication Date | December 30, 2019 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2019 Volume: 13 Issue: 3 |