Meaning in Life: A Novel Factor for Promoting Wellbeing in COPD.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Research evidence indicates that meaning in life (MIL) is a meaningful outcome in individuals living with chronic illness, but evidence is lacking for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Objectives

We hypothesized that MIL is independently associated with clinically meaningful outcomes for patients with COPD.

Methods

We performed cross-sectional analysis from a large cohort with moderate-severe COPD that participated in a home pulmonary rehabilitation study. MIL was measured using the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ), with domains of Presence and Search. The study included 340 participants: mean age 69 years old (standard deviation [SD] 9.4), 55.3% female, forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV₁) 44.3% (SD 19.4), and a modified

SUBMITTER: Batzlaff C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11363967 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature