Medical Co-Morbidities in COPD and Their Influence on Patient Well-Being: A Systematic Literature Review
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https://doi.org/10.52783/jns.v14.2272Keywords:
COPD, Co-morbidities, Patient Well-Being, Systematic Review, PRISMA, Thematic AnalysisAbstract
Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Understanding the burden of medical co-morbidities in COPD patients is crucial for improving patient care and outcomes.
Objective: This study aims to systematically review and synthesize current literature on the impact of medical co-morbidities on the well-being of patients with COPD.
Methodology: Employing the PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted across “PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases”. From an initial pool of 925 articles, 57 were selected for detailed review. The analysis involved creating a thematic map, a word cloud.
Findings: The SLR revealed COPD's complex interaction with co-morbidities. COPD's elderly and middle-aged patients' medical co-morbidities are a major problem. Hospitalization rates, quality of life, and death show how these co-morbid disorders affect patient outcomes.
Conclusion: The study highlights the significant, yet evolving, burden of co-morbidities in COPD, emphasizing the complex interplay between aging, lifestyle factors, and disease progression.
Implication: Findings underscore the need for holistic patient management strategies in COPD, considering the multifaceted impact of co-morbidities on patient well-being.
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