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Department of Cardiopulmonology, Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh, India
Research Article
Evaluation of Stress Level and Quality of Life in Different Stages of COPD
Author(s): Ambreen Fatima*
Background: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the stress level and quality of life using DASS and SGRQ
scale in COPD patients and to see is there any difference found in the level of stress and quality of life with different
stages of COPD.
Design: Observational study.
Subjects and methods: 31 males and female COPD patients were involved in the study, both the genders are
included between the age 40 years-60 years. The study sample consist of COPD patients of mild obstruction, severe,
very severe and those having obstruction and restriction. Patients were selected from IPD and OPD of HAHC
hospital Jamia Hamdard. Their PFT test will be done and patients were recruited after signing the consent form.
Patients were asked to fill the questionnaires for stress and quality of life DASS and SGRQ sc.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2157-7595.24.14.408