Disability in valued life activities among individuals with COPD and other respiratory conditions.
Disability in valued life activities among individuals with COPD and other respiratory conditions.
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DOI:
10.1097/hcr.0b013e3181be7e59
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发表时间:
2010-03
影响因子:
3.8
通讯作者:
Blanc PD
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作者:
Katz PP;Gregorich S;Eisner M;Julian L;Chen H;Yelin E;Blanc PD
To delineate the effect of COPD on a broad range of valued life activities (VLAs), compared to effects of other airways conditions. We used cross-sectional data from a population-based, longitudinal study of U.S. adults with airways disease. Data are collected by telephone interview. VLA disability was compared among 3 groups defined by reported physicians’ diagnoses: COPD/emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma. Multiple regression analyses were conducted to identify independent predictors of VLA disability. About half of individuals with COPD were unable to perform at least one VLA; almost all reported at least one VLA affected. The impact among individuals with chronic bronchitis and asthma was less, but still notable: 74–84% reported at least one activity affected, and about 15% were unable to perform at least one activity. In general, obligatory activities were the least affected. Symptom measures and functional limitations were the strongest predictors of disability, independent of respiratory condition. VLA disability is common among individuals with COPD. Obligatory activities are less affected than committed and discretionary activities. A focus on obligatory activities, as is common in disability studies, would miss a great deal of the impact of these conditions. Because individuals are often referred to pulmonary rehabilitation as a result of dissatisfaction with ability to perform daily activities, VLA disability may be an especially relevant outcome for rehabilitation.