Abstract
COPD is associated with airflow limitation which is only partly reversible. Thus the main focus of treatment is on bringing down the severity of symptoms and improving the quality of life in these subset of patients. This study evaluates the quality of life and variables which affect quality of life in COPD patients.
Materials and Methods: Patients with a registered diagnosis of COPD were enrolled and their quality of life assessed using the St George Respiratory Questionaire for COPD (SGRQ-C).Demographic and clinical data recorded. Severity of COPD was assessed by spirometry (GOLD Guidelines).
Results: HRQOL was significantly reduced in patients suffering from COPD. High HRQOL scores (reduced quality of life)had a strong positive correlation with severity of COPD, prolonged duration of illness and degree of dyspnoea.
Conclusion: Quality of life in COPD patients is poor due to chronic symptoms and frequent exacerbations. COPD evaluation should include HRQOL assessment in addition to pulmonary function test so that pulmonary rehabilitation measures and psychosocial interventions can be planned at the earliest to improve the quality of life.
Keywords: Quality of life, SGRQ-C,COPD.
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i11.119
