Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
This is an observational study to evaluate the relationship between pulmonary function and the patient reported health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) related admissions. Patients with COPD will be approached to participate in the study. Pulmonary function will be measured on consented, eligible patients. The pulmonary function measurement collected will be used for cohort assignment. The prospective follow up period will monitor the cohorts for evidence of readmission and to assess HRQoL.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALHRQoL surveys
Sponsors
EPI-Q
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
≥ 18 years of age Fluent in English Current hospital admission is for COPD Diagnosis of COPD for at least 1 year prior to enrollment
Exclusion criteria
Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| COPD related readmissions | 6 months |
| Health related quality of life (HRQoL) | 6 months |
Outcome results
None listed