RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Health status and chronic conditions in patients with COPD and their resident loved ones
JF European Respiratory Journal
JO Eur Respir J
FD European Respiratory Society
SP OA1761
DO 10.1183/13993003.congress-2015.OA1761
VO 46
IS suppl 59
A1 N. Nakken
A1 M.A. Spruit
A1 E.H.A. Van den Bogaart
A1 M. Van Vliet
A1 G.J. De Vries
A1 F.L. Custers
A1 J.H. Vercoulen
A1 G.M. Asijee
A1 E.F.M. Wouters
A1 D.J.A. Janssen
YR 2015
UL http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/46/suppl_59/OA1761.abstract
AB Introduction: Resident loved ones (RLOs) of patients with COPD can play a major role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, little is known about RLOs' health status and chronic conditions.Aim: The aim of this study was to compare health status and the prevalence of chronic conditions in patients with COPD and their RLOs.Methods: Clinical characteristics, health status (EuroQol-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D), mood status (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), post-bronchodilator spirometry, resting blood pressure and self-reported comorbidities (Charlson comorbidity index) were assessed in patients with COPD and their RLOs.Results: Mean age and gender distribution were similar between groups. Patients had worse FEV1, EQ-5D scores and depression scores, while RLOs had higher mean BMI and mean blood pressure. Multiple chronic conditions were objectified in RLOs: obstructive lung function (29%), hypertension (69%), obesity (26%) and anxiety (21%). Prevalence of self-reported comorbidities did not differ between groups, except for COPD and ulcer disease.Conclusion: RLOs had multiple self-reported and objectified chronic conditions, of which some were newly diagnosed. These conditions must be considered to assess RLOs' ability to assist patients with COPD maintaining or obtaining a healthy lifestyle.The Home Sweet Home study was funded by grants of Lung Foundation Netherlands and Boehringer-Ingelheim Netherlands.