Corrigendum to “A meta-analysis on the impact of disease-specific education programs on health outcomes for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” [Geriatr Nurs 33 (4) (2012) 280–296]

Background: The aim of the present study was to systematically review the exiting literature and to proceed a meta-analysis to determine the impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on mortality in patients with community acquired pneumonia. Materials & methods: Eligible studies were searched from PubMed, Cochrane Library and EMBASE. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% CIs were used as effect estimates. Results: Twenty cohort studies were included. Analysis of unadjusted data revealed nonsignificant short- and long-term mortality associated with COPD. Analysis of adjusted 30-days mortality showed similarly no association between COPD and increased 30-days mortality (OR: 1.06, [0.68, 1.44]) but a positive association when COPD was confirmed spirometrically (OR: 1.84, [1.06, 2.62]). Conclusion: There is still no evidence to clear the impact of COPD on mortality in patients with community acquired pneumonia. More prospective studies with spirometrically-defined COPD and adequate adjustment for confounders are needed.

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The impact of exercise training on fatigue in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Pulmonology ◽

10.1016/j.pulmoe.2020.02.004 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (5) ◽

pp. 304-313 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mara Paneroni ◽

Michele Vitacca ◽

Massimo Venturelli ◽

Carla Simonelli ◽

Laura Bertacchini ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

Exercise Training ◽

Pulmonary Disease ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Chronic Obstructive ◽

Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

The Impact

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Integrated community-based interventions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)：A systematic review and meta-analysis (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.32402 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Zihui Wang ◽

Guannan Cai ◽

Zhiqing Zhan ◽

Yutong Chen ◽

Qing Zhang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Pulmonary Disease ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Walking Distance ◽

Chronic Obstructive ◽

Community Based Interventions ◽

Community Based ◽

Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

Copd Patients

BACKGROUND Limited evidence supports integrated community-based interventions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. We aimed to assess whether integrated community-based interventions could result in better health outcomes. OBJECTIVE We aimed to assess whether integrated community-based interventions could result in better health outcomes. METHODS Relevant articles published from January 1, 2005, to October 15, 2020 were obtained. A total of 28 reports with randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were finally included in this meta-analysis. RESULTS Integrated community-based interventions could reduce all-cause hospitalization days per patient [weighted mean difference (95% confidence interval) -1.50 (-2.39, -0.61)], improve 6-minutes walking distance [WMD (95% CI) 10.75 (10.64, 10.86)], and reduce St.George's Respiratory Questionnaire total score per year [WMD (95% CI) -3.36 (-5.30, -1.42)], while could not reduce yearly decline in the lung function, all-cause mortality and all-cause hospital admissions in COPD patients. The efficiency of integrated community-based interventions might attribute to the implements of physical activity, medication management, self-management and long-term intervention (i.e., >12 months). CONCLUSIONS Integrated community-based interventions may have a potential to improve health-related outcomes for COPD.

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Comparison of Telehomecare Interventions in Controlling Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Critical Comments in Biomedicine ◽

10.18502/ccb.v2i2.7395 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Zohreh Shoyukhi ◽

Arezoo Dehghani Mahmoodabadi ◽

Hamid Reza Dehghan

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

General Population ◽

Pulmonary Disease ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Chronic Obstructive ◽

Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

Hospitalization Costs ◽

The Impact

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is considered the fourth main cause of mortality worldwide, affecting 10% of adults aged up to 40 years. Due to the growing elderly population and smoking, the global burden of COPD is expected to increase in the general population. Telemedicine may help patients with COPD to decrease exacerbation episodes and the associated costs. Moreover, Telehomecare (THC) may be considered as an alternative to cut down hospitalization costs and increase the patients’ comfort. Objectives: This study explains the methodology of a systematic review and meta-analysis designed to evaluate the impact of THC interventions on the control and management of COPD and its complications. Methods: To review all published studies comparing THC interventions in controlling COPD and its complications, all studies published in PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, ISI Web of Science, Cochrane databases, HTA EED, DARE, Embase, SID, Magiran will be searched until the end of 2021. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cluster RCTs, controlled clinical trials comparing telehealth with standard monitoring of COPD patients were included. Independent reviewers will review the abstracts and full-texts of all relevant studies for eligibility, risk of bias, and data extraction using structured forms. The meta-analysis will be performed for adequately homogenous studies regarding their populations, interventions, and objectives. Conclusion: The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis will provide useful information on the impacts of THC on COPD control. The evidence provided by this systematic review can be helpful for clinical specialists, public health policymakers, and the general population.

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