This study used data from 231,460 adults (19,195 current asthma, 11,972 ever asthma, 200,293 never asthma) enrolled in the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a nationwide, large-scale, cross-sectional interview survey of the civilian non-institutionalized population in the US. It showed that depression/anxiety are linked to elevated asthma risk and poorer asthma outcomes. Patients who have…
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…
A study that was published in 2005. [1] Frequent attenders and patients with diabetes, hypertension and asthma were invited to take part in the study and received eight 90-minute small-group counselling sessions, conducted by trained counsellors. The counselling followed a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach, with the aim of developing personal responsibility. Psychological outcomes were…
This is a randomised controlled trial that was published in 2018. [1] A total of 236 patients with a diagnosis of mild to very severe COPD took part in the trial. Each patient was screened for anxiety using the HADS-Anxiety Subscale. This is a questionnaire that asks patients about their feelings of anxiety and depression…
This is a systematic review and meta-analysis that was published in 2016. [1] Eight controlled studies were included in the review. The number of participants in the pooled studies was of 5.552 COPD subjects and 5.211 controls. The depression prevalence was 27.1% [25.9-28.3] in COPD patients and 10.0% [9.2-10.8] in the control group. The pooled…
