Factors affecting the severity of fatigue in male patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Fatigue, the second most common symptom after dyspnea in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, impairs functional capacity and quality of life. This study aims to predict the factors that affect fatigue severity and investigate the effects of fatigue in patients with chronic obstructi...

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Published in:Revista clínica espanõla (English edition) 2021-02, Vol.221 (2), p.86-92
Main Authors: Alpaydin, A.Ö., Aktan, R., Keleş, E., Özalevli, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Disnea
Dyspnea
Enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica
Fatiga
Fatigue
Nivel de actividad física
Physical activity level
Smoking
Tabaquismo
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Summary:Fatigue, the second most common symptom after dyspnea in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, impairs functional capacity and quality of life. This study aims to predict the factors that affect fatigue severity and investigate the effects of fatigue in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Data were collected to assess demographic and clinical characteristics, cigarette consumption, fatigue severity (Fatigue Severity Scale), dyspnea severity (Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale), level of physical activity (International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short-Form), and health-related quality of life (36-Item Short Form Health Survey). A total of 64 male COPD patients were evaluated (mean age 61.1 ± 4.7 years, mean FSS score 39.8 ± 14.4). The result of the linear regression model was significant and explained 84% of the variance in fatigue severity (Adjusted R-squared = 0.84, F = 29.48, df = 60, p 
ISSN:2254-8874
2254-8874
DOI:10.1016/j.rceng.2020.06.007