CBT based intervention in elderly COPD patients is cost-effective, reduces depressive symptoms and ED attendances
This is a study that was published in 2010. [1] This study measured the effectiveness of a non-exercise-based four-week cognitive-behavioural intervention, delivered in a group setting for elderly patients with severe COPD. The intervention used a cognitive-behavioural format to address understanding of COPD and medication, anxiety, panic and depression, activity pacing, relaxation, breathing retraining and…