scholarly journals Analysis of the Aetiological Distribution and Drug Resistance of Pathogens in Hospitalized Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Yu ◽  
Q Fang
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Drug Resistance ◽  
Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Acute Exacerbation ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

scholarly journals The de Morton mobility index is a feasible and valid mobility assessment tool in hospitalized patients with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 147997311987297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pat G Camp ◽  
Carmen A Sima ◽  
Ashley Kirkham ◽  
Jessica A Inskip ◽  
Beena Parappilly
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Acute Exacerbation ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Mobility Index ◽  
Group Validity

There is no accepted standard for measuring mobility in hospitalized patients with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). The objective of this study was to assess convergent, discriminant, and known-group validity and floor/ceiling effects of the de Morton Mobility Index (DEMMI) in hospitalized patients with AECOPD. Individuals with AECOPD ( n = 22) admitted to an acute care hospital medical ward were recruited. Data on the DEMMI, gait speed, daytime energy expenditure, step counts, 6-minute walk distance (6MWD), dyspnea, respiratory and heart rates, quality of life, and oxygen supplementation were collected on day 3 of admission. The DEMMI demonstrated convergent validity with the 6MWD and gait velocity measures (Spearman’s ρ 0.69 and 0.61, respectively; p < 0.003) but not with measures of physical activity or respiratory impairment. Discriminant validity was present, with no correlation between the DEMMI and quality of life and resting heart rate. Known-group validity (gait aids vs. no gait aids) was demonstrated ( p = 0.009). There was no floor effect but there was evidence of a possible ceiling effect (14% of participants received a perfect score). The DEMMI is feasible and showed moderate to strong validity with measures of observed physical function in hospitalized patients with AECOPD.

scholarly journals Study of Factors Determining Outcomes in the Hospitalized Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-34
Author(s):  
MJ Sijapati ◽  
N Bhatta ◽  
B Khanal ◽  
M Lamsal ◽  
S Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Acute Exacerbation ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Acute Exacerbation Of Copd ◽  
Arterial Blood ◽  
Exacerbation Of Copd

BACKGROUND: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity across the world. Information related to the factors associated with COPD exacerbation and factors determining outcome in hospitalized patient with acute exacerbation of COPD are very important for effective long-term management of this disease. Within this background we attempted to study the factors determining outcome in hospitalized patients with acute exacerbation of COPD. METHODS: The study was prospective observational study. Hundred consecutive patients hospitalized with acute exacerbation of COPD were prospectively assessed. RESULTS: Patients required mechanical ventilation and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) transfer were 17 (17%). Patients with hypercapnia pCO2 [(80.24 ± 10.76mmHg P=0.001], pH [(7.24 ± 0.062) P=0.004] with type 2 respiratory failure required ICU transfers with mechanical ventilatory support and these variables were statistically significant in univariate analysis. Patients who were in COPD stage III (FEV1/FVC ratio < 0.35) and having the poor arterial blood gas parameters pH (7.24±0.02) P=0.001, pCO2 [(76.5±13.12mmHg,P=0.006] had bad prognosis. The patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD) who were smokers and exposed to indoor air pollution due to use of biomass fuels had poor outcomes. CONCLUSION: Patients with AECOPD hospitalized in a tertiary care center in a developing country suggest that FEV1/FVC impairment, decreased pH, increased pC02, current smoking status and presence of biomass exposure are associated with prolonged hospitalization, ICU admission and death. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v2i2.11171   Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences (2014) Vol.2(2): 28-34

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