Reduced Attention in Former Smokers with and without COPD.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Attention difficulties are often reported by patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); however, limited research exists using objective tests designed specifically to measure attention in this population. This study aimed to (1) identify specific attention deficits in COPD and (2) determine which demographic/clinical characteristics are associated with reduced attention.

Methods

Eighty-four former smokers (53 COPD, 31 no COPD) completed questionnaires, pulmonary function testing, and the Conner's Continuous Performance Test II (CPT-II). Participants with and without COPD were compared on CPT-II measures of inattention, impulsivity, and vigilance. CPT-II measures that differed significantly between the two groups were further examined using hierar

SUBMITTER: Croghan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7269072 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature