Psychometric Properties of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale in Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Protocol for a Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), anxiety and depression contribute to increased mortality and exacerbations, decreased physical functioning, and deteriorated health-related quality of life. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is a patient-reported tool developed to measure symptoms of anxiety and depression in clinical settings. The HADS has been frequently used with individuals with COPD; however, its measurement properties lack critical appraisal in this population.

Objective

This review aims to summarize and critically appraise the validity, reliability, and responsiveness of the HADS in individuals with COPD.

Methods

Five electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, PsychINFO, and Web of Science) will be s

SUBMITTER: Nikolovski A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9539646 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature