Assessment of Stress, Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms in Patients with COPD during In-Hospital Pulmonary Rehabilitation: An Observational Cohort Study
Adam Wrzeciono,
Oliver Czech,
Katarzyna Buchta,
Sabina Zabłotni,
Edyta Gos,
Łukasz Tłuczykont,
Dagmara Górecka,
Agnieszka Pastuła,
Mateusz Adamczyk,
Ewa Jach,
Igor Świerkowski,
Patryk Szary,
Jan Szczegielniak
Affiliations
Adam Wrzeciono
Descartes’ Error Student Research Association, Department of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
Oliver Czech
Descartes’ Error Student Research Association, Department of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
Katarzyna Buchta
Descartes’ Error Student Research Association, Department of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
Sabina Zabłotni
Descartes’ Error Student Research Association, Department of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
Edyta Gos
Descartes’ Error Student Research Association, Department of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
Łukasz Tłuczykont
Descartes’ Error Student Research Association, Department of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
Dagmara Górecka
Descartes’ Error Student Research Association, Department of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
Agnieszka Pastuła
Descartes’ Error Student Research Association, Department of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
Mateusz Adamczyk
Descartes’ Error Student Research Association, Department of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
Ewa Jach
Descartes’ Error Student Research Association, Department of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
Igor Świerkowski
Descartes’ Error Student Research Association, Department of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
Patryk Szary
Faculty of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland
Jan Szczegielniak
Department of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, 45-758 Opole, Poland
Background and Objectives: The relationship between physical health and mental health has been considered for years. A number of studies have shown a correlation between depressive states and the progress of somatic diseases. It seems that the proper cooperation of specialists may result in the improvement of the patient’s well-being and a positive effect on the course of the rehabilitation process. The aim of this study was to assess the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as well as the assessment of the relationship of psychological symptoms with sociodemographic factors and physical condition. Materials and Methods: The study enrolled 51 COPD patients who underwent a three-week pulmonary rehabilitation program. After admission to the rehabilitation department, the subjects were asked to complete the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) questionnaire, the Perception of Stress Questionnaire (PSQ), and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Results: Anxiety states were diagnosed in 70% of respondents and depressive states were diagnosed in 54% of patients. Some of the respondents (14%) also showed a tendency to experience various grounded stresses. Additionally, there were correlations between the mental state and the results of fitness and respiratory tests. Conclusions: Patients with COPD are at risk for mental disorders, which may adversely affect their general health and significantly limit their physical and respiratory efficiencies. The development of widely available therapeutic solutions to reduce symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, and stress seems to be an important challenge for the management of patients with COPD.
