The Association Between Cognitive Functions and Psychological Factors in Patients with Severe COPD.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Patients with COPD experience anxiety, depression, and stress more frequently than in the age and gender-matched general population. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the relationship between cognitive functions and the psychological factors of anxiety, depression and stress among patients with COPD.

Patients and methods

Between January 2021 and January 2023, patients with severe COPD were recruited, along with age-matched controls. Participants completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), a continuous reaction time test (CRT), and a driving simulator were used to assess cognitive impairment. Hierarchical multiple linear regression analyses were used to explain the

SUBMITTER: Hansen KK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10517680 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature