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Frequency of depression in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: To determine the frequency of depression in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients.Methodology: We conducted cross sectional study between June 2008 to April 2009 in Department of Chest Medicine, Jinnah Hospital Karachi. All adult patients presenting with sign and symptoms of COPD confirmed by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) criteria giving informed consent following inclusion and exclusion criteria were consecutively included. The primary outcome of the study was prevalence of depression measured through Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D). The score was classified into 10-13= mild; 14-17= moderate and > 17 = severe.Results: The sample size was (n=63). The mean age of the sample was 60.87

Source: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences

DOI: 10.12669/pjms.275.1397

Author: Fakhir Raza Haidri

Institution: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $400