Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as a risk factor for cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive impairment is affecting plenty of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and it is the main leading cause of quality of life to varying degrees. However, there are still wide discrepancies in these prevalence rates can be attributed to the diversity in study designs, participant age ranges, inclusion criteria and the methodologies used for assessment. Previous studies revealed the association between COPD and cognitive impairment, but the conclusions remain controversial.

Objectives

The current systematic review aimed to investigate whether COPD is an independent risk factor for cognitive impairment.

Study design

A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data sources

PubMed, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Scienc

SUBMITTER: Chen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11603807 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature