Symptom clusters, associated factors and health-related quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A structural equation modelling analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aims and objectives

To identify symptom clusters and develop a symptom cluster model among people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Background

The examination of symptom clusters in COPD patients is an emerging field of scientific inquiry directed towards symptom management. However, no studies have modelled the relationships among symptom clusters, associated factors and health-related quality of life.

Design

A cross-sectional design with convenience sampling following STROBE guidelines.

Methods

Data were collected from 450 COPD participants in three university teaching hospitals. Participants were invited to complete a structured questionnaire comprised of a socio-demographic/clinical questionnaire, Integrated Palliative Care Outcome S

SUBMITTER: Fei F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10078635 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature