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…

COPD increases the risk of depression. Depression and anxiety adversely affect prognosis in COPD, leading to an increased risk of exacerbation and possibly death.

This is a systematic review and meta-analysis that was published in Chest in 2013. [1] It included 16 studies on depression or anxiety as predictors of COPD outcomes (incident COPD/chronic lung disease or exacerbation) and/or mortality, in 28,759 participants followed for 1 to 8 years, and six studies on COPD as a predictor of depression…