Acute Exacerbation of COPD, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Comorbidities and Coexisting Conditions
Conditions
Brief summary
INTRODUCTION: Relationship between comorbidities and COPD is two-sided. While the number of comorbidities increasing, the frequency of acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) is increasing, too. Comorbidity indexes can be used for recognition of comorbidities while managing COPD patients. In the present study, it is aimed to compare comorbidity indexes such as Charlson Comorbidity Index, COMCOLD and COTE in the matter of exacerbation frequency. METHOD: Subjects hospitalized for AECOPD, admitted to the study. Exacerbation severity, frequency, further exacerbations for a 1-year period in the follow-up period and CCI, COMCOLD and COTE scores were recorded. High and low comorbidity groups were compared for AECOPD frequency, severity, and further exacerbations.
Interventions
OTHERFrequency of AECOPD
No intervention has been applied. 92 COPD patients divided into 2 groups according to their comorbidity level. Than these groups were compared for their AECOPD frequency
Sponsors
Ankara University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
* COPD patients * Admitted to the ward for AECOPD
Exclusion criteria
* Not giving informed consent * Unable to perform PFT * Lost to follow-up
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency of AECOPD | 1 year | Frequency of AECOPD in the last one year |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Having at least one severe AECOPD | 1 year | having at least one severe AECOPD in the last year |
| Frequency of AECOPD for the next one year | 1 year | the number of AECOPD for 1 year period from the preceding admission, regardless of severity |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed