Research Article: The COPD Assessment Test (CAT) and Depression: A Longitudinal Analysis During the COVID- Pandemic
Introduction:
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) suffer with dyspnoea, reduced exercise capacity, cough and sputum production, reduced quality of life and exacerbations. Some individuals also experience anxiety and depression, with prevalence estimates ranging from % to %. Risks of healthcare resource utilisation are reportedly higher in COPD patients with anxiety and depression compared to those without. , Furthermore, depression is associated with a worse quality of life in COPD patients.
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