Optimism is associated with respiratory symptoms and functional status in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Optimism is the general belief that good things will occur in the future; optimism is modifiable by cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Previous studies have associated higher optimism with improved health outcomes and lower all-cause mortality.

Research question

Investigate association between optimism and disease-related characteristics in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Study design and methods

Current and former smokers with/without COPD and Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry (PRISm) from the 10-year follow-up visit for the Genetic Epidemiology of COPD (COPDGene) study were included. Optimism was assessed at the 10-year visit using the Life Orientation Test-Revised. Models of optimism as a predictor of lung function, COPD-associated pheno

SUBMITTER: Koo HK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8800351 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature