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Yohannes AM, Casaburi R, Dryden S, Hanania NA. Sex differences and determinants of anxiety symptoms in patients with COPD initiating pulmonary rehabilitation. Respir Med 2024; 227:107633. [PMID: 38631527 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2024.107633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Anxiety is common in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, there is little evidence available regarding gender differences, and severity of dyspnea in relation to anxiety in patients with COPD. AIMS We examined gender differences and the association of dyspnea with anxiety in a cohort of patients with COPD prior to entering a pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) program. METHOD We analyzed data from a prospective cohort of COPD patients who attended PR from 2013 to 2019 in Lytham, Lancashire, UK. Patients were aged 40 years or older with a post-bronchodilation forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) less than 80 % of the predicted normal value and FEV1/FVC (forced vital capacity) ratio less than 0.7. We assessed quality of life (QoL) using the Saint George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), anxiety using the Anxiety Inventory for Respiratory disease (AIR), dyspnea using the modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) scale, and exercise capacity using the Incremental Shuttle Walk Test (ISWT). RESULTS Nine hundred ninety-three patients with COPD (mean age = 71 years, FEV1/FVC = 58 % predicted, 51 % male) entered the PR program. Of these, 348 (35 %) had anxiety symptoms (AIR ≥8); of these 165 (47 %) were male and 183 (53 %) female, (χ2 = 3.33, p = 0.06). On logistic multivariate analysis, the following variables were independently associated with elevated anxiety: younger age (p < 0.001), female sex (p = 0.03), higher SGRQ-total score (p < 0.001) and high FEV1/FVC (p < 0.002). Dyspnea was associated with anxiety r = 0.25, p < 0.001. CONCLUSION Over a third of COPD patients had clinically relevant anxiety symptoms with a higher prevalence in women than men. Anxiety was associated with younger age, female gender, and impaired QoL. Early recognition and treatment of anxiety in patients with COPD is worthy of consideration for those attending PR, especially women.
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- A M Yohannes
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA; Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
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- Respiratory Research Institute, Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA, USA
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- St. Annes Primary Care Center, Lytham, Lancashire, United Kingdom
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- Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA
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Yohannes AM, Iyer AS, Clay C, Cochran L, Chen X, Lombardi DA, Bhatt SP. Post Hoc Analysis of Lung Function Improvement and Patient-Reported Outcomes With Revefenacin in Adults With Moderate-to-Very Severe COPD and Comorbid Anxiety or Depression. Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis 2024; 11:196-205. [PMID: 38241514 DOI: 10.15326/jcopdf.2023.0465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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Background Revefenacin, a once-daily, nebulized, long-acting muscarinic antagonist approved in the United States for the maintenance of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), significantly improves lung function and quality of life versus placebo in patients with moderate-to-very severe COPD. Comorbid anxiety and/or depression may alter patients' symptom perception and response to bronchodilators. The impact of revefenacin in patients with COPD with comorbid anxiety and/or depression has not been previously investigated. Methods This post hoc subgroup analysis examined data from two 12-week, randomized, phase 3 trials in patients with moderate-to-very severe COPD with the following self-reported subgroups: anxiety only (A), depression only (D), anxiety and depression (+A/+D), and neither anxiety nor depression (-A/-D). We assessed change from baseline in trough forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) at Day 85 and health status by the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) and COPD Assessment Test (CAT). Results Of 812 patients, 90 (11%), 110 (14%), 141 (17%), and 471 (58%) had A, D, +A/+D, and -A/-D respectively. In revefenacin versus placebo, trough FEV1 significantly improved from baseline at Day 85 across all subgroups as well as the SGRQ and CAT scores in patients with A, +A/+D, and -A/-D. Revefenacin was well tolerated regardless of A/D status, with a minimal incidence of treatment-emergent antimuscarinic adverse events across subgroups. Conclusion In this analysis, revefenacin versus placebo significantly improved health outcomes in patients with moderate-to-very severe COPD with A, +A/+D, and -A/-D, but not in patients with D. The safety profile of revefenacin was not affected by comorbid anxiety/depression status.
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- Abebaw M Yohannes
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States
- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, and Lung Health Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, and Lung Health Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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- Theravance Biopharma US, Inc., South San Francisco, California, United States
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- Theravance Biopharma US, Inc., South San Francisco, California, United States
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- Theravance Biopharma US, Inc., South San Francisco, California, United States
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- Theravance Biopharma US, Inc., South San Francisco, California, United States
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- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, and Lung Health Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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Ritchey KC, Yohannes AM, Locke ER, Chen S, Simpson T, Battaglia C, Trivedi RB, Swenson ER, Edelman J, Fan VS. Association between self-reported falling risk and risk of hospitalization for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Respir Med 2023; 220:107466. [PMID: 37981244 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2023.107466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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RATIONALE The association between self-report falling risk in persons with COPD and hospitalization has not been previously explored. OBJECTIVE To examine whether self-reported risk is associated with hospitalizations in patients with COPD. METHODS A secondary analysis from a prospective observational cohort study of veterans with COPD. Participants completed questions from the Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries (STEADI) tool kit at either baseline or at the end of the 12-month study. A prospective or cross-sectional analysis examined the association between responses to the STEADI questions and risk of all-cause or COPD hospitalizations. RESULTS Participants (N = 388) had a mean age of 69.6 ± 7.5 years, predominately male (96 %), and 144 (37.1 %) reported having fallen in the last year. More than half reported feeling unsteady with walking (52.6 %) or needing to use their arms to stand up from a chair (61.1 %). A third were concerned about falling (33.3 %). Three questions were associated with all-cause (not COPD) hospitalization in both unadjusted and adjusted cross-sectional analysis (N = 213): "fallen in the past year" (IRR 1.77, 95 % CI 1.10 to 2.86); "unsteady when walking" (IRR 1.88, 95 % CI 1.14 to 3.10); "advised to use a cane or walker" (IRR 1.89, 95 % CI 1.16 to 3.08). CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of self-reported falling risk was high in this sample of veterans with COPD. The association between falling risk and all-cause hospitalization suggests that non-COPD hospitalizations can negatively impact intrinsic risk factors for falling. Further research is needed to clarify the effects of all-cause hospitalization on falling risk in persons with COPD.
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- Katherine C Ritchey
- Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), VA Puget Sound Health Care System, 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA, USA; Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, 325 9th Ave, Box 359755, Seattle, WA, 98104-2499, USA.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions Building, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1716 9th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA.
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- Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care VA Puget Sound Health Care System, 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA, USA.
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- Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), VA Puget Sound Health Care System, 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Center of Excellence in Substance Addiction Treatment and Education (CESATE), VA Puget Sound Health Care System, 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA, 98108, USA; Department of Psychiatry, University of Washington School of Medicine, 959 NE Pacific Street Box 356560, Seattle, WA, 98195-6560, USA.
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- Eastern Colorado VA Health Care System, 1700 N. Wheeling, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA; University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 13001 E. 17th Pl, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA.
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- Center for Innovation to Implementation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 795. Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University, 401 Quarry Road, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA, 98159, USA; Pulmonary and Critical Care, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA, 98108, USA.
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA, 98159, USA; Pulmonary and Critical Care, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA, 98108, USA.
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA, 98159, USA; Pulmonary and Critical Care, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA, 98108, USA.
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Yohannes AM. Anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorders in patients with chronic respiratory diseases. Curr Opin Support Palliat Care 2023; 17:290-295. [PMID: 37877447 DOI: 10.1097/spc.0000000000000670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This brief critical review evaluates recent research on the impact of anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. In these patients, untreated anxiety and PTSD exacerbate acute symptoms, increase disability and impair quality of life. Therefore, effective interventions are also reviewed. RECENT FINDINGS Anxiety disorders and PTSD are prevalent in COPD and asthma, worsen symptoms in acute exacerbations, and increase morbidity and healthcare utilization. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), cognitive behavioural therapy and pharmacological therapy are each effective in COPD patients with anxiety or PTSD. However, very little work examined therapy for combined anxiety and PTSD in patients with either COPD or asthma. SUMMARY Despite the high prevalence of anxiety disorder or PTSD in patients with chronic respiratory diseases, a paucity of literature remains demonstrating the efficacy of pharmacological therapies for these conditions. This review highlights the promising benefits of PR on anxiety, but prospective trials are needed to demonstrate the efficacy of interventions with PTSD alone, or with concomitant anxiety.
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Rochester CL, Alison JA, Carlin B, Jenkins AR, Cox NS, Bauldoff G, Bhatt SP, Bourbeau J, Burtin C, Camp PG, Cascino TM, Dorney Koppel GA, Garvey C, Goldstein R, Harris D, Houchen-Wolloff L, Limberg T, Lindenauer PK, Moy ML, Ryerson CJ, Singh SJ, Steiner M, Tappan RS, Yohannes AM, Holland AE. Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Adults with Chronic Respiratory Disease: An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2023; 208:e7-e26. [PMID: 37581410 PMCID: PMC10449064 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.202306-1066st] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2023] Open
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Background: Despite the known benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) for patients with chronic respiratory disease, this treatment is underused. Evidence-based guidelines should lead to greater knowledge of the proven benefits of PR, highlight the role of PR in evidence-based health care, and in turn foster referrals to and more effective delivery of PR for people with chronic respiratory disease. Methods: The multidisciplinary panel formulated six research questions addressing PR for specific patient groups (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD], interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary hypertension) and models for PR delivery (telerehabilitation, maintenance PR). Treatment effects were quantified using systematic reviews. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach was used to formulate clinical recommendations. Recommendations: The panel made the following judgments: strong recommendations for PR for adults with stable COPD (moderate-quality evidence) and after hospitalization for COPD exacerbation (moderate-quality evidence), strong recommendation for PR for adults with interstitial lung disease (moderate-quality evidence), conditional recommendation for PR for adults with pulmonary hypertension (low-quality evidence), strong recommendation for offering the choice of center-based PR or telerehabilitation for patients with chronic respiratory disease (moderate-quality evidence), and conditional recommendation for offering either supervised maintenance PR or usual care after initial PR for adults with COPD (low-quality evidence). Conclusions: These guidelines provide the basis for evidence-based delivery of PR for people with chronic respiratory disease.
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Adviento BA, Regan EA, Make BJ, Han MK, Foreman MG, Iyer AS, Bhatt SP, Kim V, Bon J, Soler X, Kinney GL, Hanania NA, Lowe KE, Holm KE, Yohannes AM, Shinozaki G, Hoth KF, Fiedorowicz JG. Clinical Markers Associated With Risk of Suicide or Drug Overdose Among Individuals With Smoking Exposure: A Longitudinal Follow-up Study of the COPDGene Cohort. Chest 2023; 163:292-302. [PMID: 36167120 PMCID: PMC10083129 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2022.09.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies have shown that COPD and smoking are associated with increased suicide risk. To date, there are no prospective studies examining suicide risk among individuals with smoking exposure along a spectrum of pulmonary diseases ranging from normal spirometry to severe COPD. RESEARCH QUESTION Which clinical variables predict death by suicide or overdose of indeterminate intent in a large cohort of individuals with smoking exposure within the Genetic Epidemiology of COPD (COPDGene) study? STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS We studied data from 9,930 participants involved in COPDGene, a multisite, prospective cohort study of individuals with smoking exposure. Primary cause of adjudicated deaths was identified by using death certificates, family reports, and medical records. Time to death by suicide/overdose was examined as the primary outcome in Cox regression models including age, sex, race, BMI, pack-years, current smoking status, airflow limitation (FEV1 % predicted), dyspnea (modified Medical Research Council scale score ≥ 2), 6-min walk distance, supplemental oxygen use, and severe exacerbations in the prior year with time-varying covariates and other causes of death as a competing risk. RESULTS The cohort was 47% female and 33% Black (67% White); they had a mean ± SD age of 59.6 ± 9.0 years and a mean FEV1 % predicted of 76.1 ± 25.5. Sixty-three individuals died by suicide/overdose. Factors associated with risk of suicide/overdose were current smoking (hazard ratio [HR], 6.44; 95% CI, 2.64-15.67), use of sedative/hypnotics (HR, 2.33; 95% CI, 1.24-4.38), and dyspnea (HR, 2.23; 95% CI, 1.34-3.70). Lower risk was associated with older age (per-decade HR, 0.45; 95% CI, 0.31-0.67), higher BMI (HR, 0.95; 95% CI, 0.91-0.99), and African-American race (HR, 0.41; 95% CI, 0.23-0.74). Severity of airflow limitation (FEV % predicted) was not associated with suicide risk. INTERPRETATION In this well-characterized cohort of individuals with smoking exposure with and without COPD, risk factors for suicide/overdose were identified that emphasize the subjective experience of illness over objective assessments of lung function.
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- Brigid A Adviento
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, National Jewish Health, Denver, CO
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, National Jewish Health, Denver, CO; Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Division, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
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- Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
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- Division of Neurology and Behavioral Health, National Jewish Health, Denver, CO; Department of Community and Behavioral Health, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA; Iowa Neuroscience Institute, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
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- Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, and University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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McCormick SA, Ireland C, Yohannes AM, Holmes PS. Technology-Dependent Rehabilitation Involving Action Observation and Movement Imagery for Adults with Stroke: Can It Work? Feasibility of Self-Led Therapy for Upper Limb Rehabilitation after Stroke. Stroke Res Treat 2022; 2022:8185893. [PMID: 36345552 PMCID: PMC9637031 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8185893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Motor (re)learning via technology-dependent therapy has the potential to complement traditional therapies available to older adults living with stroke after hospital discharge and increase therapy dose. To date, little is known about the feasibility of technology-dependent therapy in a home setting for this population. OBJECTIVE To develop a technology-dependent therapy that provides mental and physical training for older adults with stroke and assess feasibility. Specifically we ask, "Can it work"? DESIGN Single group repeated measures. METHODS 13 participants, aged 18 years and over, were recruited over a six-month period. All participants had mild upper limb impairment following a stoke and were no longer receiving intensive rehabilitation. All participants received 18 days of technology-dependent therapy in their own home. Information was gathered on recruitment and retention, usability, and suitability of outcome measures. RESULTS 11 participants completed the study. The recruitment rate (number recruited/number canvassed; 10.7%) suggests 1907 participants would need to be canvassed to recruit the necessary sample size (n = 204) for a definitive trial designed to provide 90% power at 5% level of significance to detect a clinically meaningful difference of 5.7 points on the Action Research Arm Test. The usability of the application was rated as exceptional on the System Usability Scale. Effectiveness cannot be determined from this study; however, there was a trend for improvement in measures of upper limb function and emotional well-being. Limitations. The study was limited by a relatively small sample size and lack of control group. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated proof of concept of a technology-dependent therapy for upper limb rehabilitation following stroke. The data suggest a definitive trial is feasible, additional strategies to improve recruitment should be considered. Outcome measures aligned with the residual motor function of participants are required.
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- Sheree A. McCormick
- Department of Psychology, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Azusa Pacific University, California, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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Yohannes AM, Murri MB, Hanania NA, Regan EA, Iyer A, Bhatt SP, Kim V, Kinney GL, Wise RA, Eakin MN, Hoth KF. Depressive and anxiety symptoms in patients with COPD: A network analysis. Respir Med 2022; 198:106865. [PMID: 35576775 PMCID: PMC10698756 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2022.106865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) often develop anxiety and depression, which worsen illness management and prognosis. Physical and psychological symptoms, contextual and illness-related factors display complex reciprocal interactions, which give rise to heterogeneous presentations. Examining the patterns of association between specific physical and psychological symptoms in patients with COPD may help to focus on the precision of the patient-centred care. RESEARCH QUESTION We used network analyses to examine the links between symptoms of COPD, depression and anxiety. METHODS Data from 1587 individuals with COPD from the COPDGene study were included. We estimated a Bayesian Gaussian Graphical Model to highlight the unique associations between symptoms of COPD (assessed with the COPD Assessment Test), depression and anxiety (assessed with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), while examining the role of sociodemographic characteristics, lung function tests, and health status. RESULTS Unique Variable Analysis reduced 14 HADS items to Tension/worry (chronic anxiety), Fear/panic (acute anxiety), Restlessness, Anhedonia, Sadness and Slowing. In network analyses, chest-tightness was related to acute anxiety, while cough and weakness were connected with core depressive symptoms (sadness and lack of pleasure). Chronic anxiety was linked with acute anxiety and depressive symptoms. Findings were confirmed accounting for the role of confounders, including lung function, sex, ethnicity and lifestyle factors. A simulation based on our model yielded distinct predictions about anxiety and depression in two participants with similar COPD severity, but different symptom profiles. CONCLUSION Network analyses highlighted specific associations between symptoms of COPD, depression and anxiety. Accounting for symptom-level interactions may help to promote personalized treatment approaches.
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- Abebaw M Yohannes
- Department of Physical Therapy, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, USA.
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, USA; School of Nursing, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA; Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University of School Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University of School Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Iowa Neuroscience Institute, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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Iyer AS, Parekh TM, O’Toole J, Bhatt SP, Eakin MN, Krishnan JA, Yohannes AM, Woodruff PG, Cooper CB, Kanner RE, Hanania NA, Dransfield MT, Regan EA, Hoth KF, Kim V. Clinically Significant and Comorbid Anxiety and Depression Symptoms Predict Severe Respiratory Exacerbations in Smokers: A Post Hoc Analysis of the COPDGene and SPIROMICS Cohorts. Ann Am Thorac Soc 2022; 19:143-146. [PMID: 34343034 PMCID: PMC9797036 DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.202103-240rl] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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- Anand S. Iyer
- University of Alabama at
BirminghamBirmingham, Alabama
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- University of Alabama at
BirminghamBirmingham, Alabama
- Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical
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- Temple UniversityPhiladelphia,
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Hanania NA, Yohannes AM, Ozol-Godfrey A, Tocco M, Goodin T, Sharma S, Sanjar S. Improvement in Lung Function and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients with COPD with Comorbid Anxiety and Depression Receiving Nebulized Glycopyrrolate in the GOLDEN 3 and 4 Studies. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2021; 16:865-875. [PMID: 33833507 PMCID: PMC8020329 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s294053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Anxiety and depression (A/D) are common in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and are often associated with lower adherence to treatment and worse patient-related outcomes. However, studies on the impact of comorbid A/D on responses to bronchodilators are limited. Methods This post hoc analysis of pooled data (N=861) from the GOLDEN 3 and 4 studies compared the efficacy and safety of nebulized glycopyrrolate (GLY) 25 µg in patients with moderate-to-very-severe COPD, grouped by self-reported A/D. Changes in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) and health-related quality of life determined by St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) scores in patients with or without comorbid A/D (A/D [+] or A/D [–]) were examined following 12 weeks of GLY 25 µg twice-daily (BID) or placebo treatment. Results A/D (+) patients were predominantly female, younger, included a higher proportion of current smokers, and had higher baseline SGRQ scores compared with the A/D (–) group. At 12 weeks, GLY resulted in placebo-adjusted improvements from baseline in FEV1 of 46.9 mL (p=0.19; not significant) and 106.7 mL (p<0.0001), in the A/D (+) and A/D (–) groups, respectively. Improvements were observed with GLY compared to placebo in SGRQ scores, regardless of baseline A/D status; the placebo-adjusted least squares mean change from baseline in SGRQ total scores was –3.16 (p>0.05) and –3.34 (p<0.001), for the A/D (+) and A/D (–) groups, respectively. Despite numerical improvements in SGRQ scores with GLY in the A/D (+) group, a higher response to placebo was observed. GLY was generally well tolerated throughout 12 weeks of treatment; incidence of adverse events was higher in the A/D (+) group compared with the A/D (–) group in both treatment arms. Conclusion GLY 25 µg BID resulted in numerical improvements in FEV1, SGRQ total scores and SGRQ responder rates in patients with moderate-to-very-severe COPD, regardless of A/D status at baseline; significant improvements were noted only in the A/D (+) group. The results emphasize the importance of considering underlying comorbidities including A/D when evaluating the efficacy of COPD treatments.
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- Nicola A Hanania
- Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, USA
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Yohannes AM, N Eakin M, Holbrook JT, Sugar EA, Henderson R, Baker AM, Casper AS, Kaminsky DA, Rea AL, Mathews AM, Que LG, Ramsdell JW, Gerald LB, Wise RA, Hanania NA. Association of mild cognitive impairment and characteristic of COPD and overall health status in a cohort study. Expert Rev Respir Med 2020; 15:153-159. [PMID: 33054443 DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2021.1838278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Introduction: We evaluated risk factors and demographic characteristics of associated with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in patients with COPD. Methods: 220 individuals with COPD enrolled in a cohort study designed to evaluate anxiety conducted at 16 clinical centers. Cognitive impairment was assessed with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), a cutoff score of <26 defined as MCI. Data were collected including spirometry, 6-minute walk test, symptom burden by COPD Assessment Test and dyspnea by Modified Medical Research Council, anxiety measured by Anxiety Inventory of Respiratory Disease, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 and Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale, depression by Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and health status by Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System and sleep quality by the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index. Results: The median age was 65 years and 54% of participants were male. 119(54%) of participants had MCI as classified by MoCA. In multivariable logistic regression, higher odds ratios (OR) (95% confidence interval) for MCI (MoCA) <26 were associated with increased years of age, 1.06 (1.02 -1-09, p<0.003); African-American race, 3.68(1.67-8.11, p<0.001); persistent phlegm, 2 (1.12-3.57, p<0.01) and sleep disturbance, 1.04(1.01-1.08, p<0.01). Conclusions: COPD patients commonly screen positive for MCI. Characteristics associated with MCI included age, African-American race, sleep disturbance and persistent phlegm.
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- Abebaw M Yohannes
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences, Azusa Pacific University , Azusa, United States
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine , Baltimore, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health , Baltimore, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health , Baltimore, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine , Baltimore, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health , Baltimore, USA
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- Section of Pulmonary Medicine, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine , Burlington, United States
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health , Baltimore, USA
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- Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine Pulmonary Division , Durham, USA
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- Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine Pulmonary Division , Durham, USA
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- Division of Internal Medicine, The University of California San Diego , San Diego, USA
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- Department of Asthma and Airway Disease Research Center, Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and the Asthma and Airway Disease Research Center, the University of Arizona , Tucson, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine , Baltimore, USA
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- Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine , Houston, United States
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Yohannes AM, Dryden S, Casaburi R, Hanania NA. Long-Term Benefits of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With COPD: A 2-Year Follow-Up Study. Chest 2020; 159:967-974. [PMID: 33098829 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2020.10.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) improves exercise capacity in patients with COPD in the short term. RESEARCH QUESTION In patients with COPD, does 8 weeks of PR confer long-term benefits on symptoms of dyspnea, anxiety, and depression, and on quality of life, 2 years after completion? STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS One hundred and sixty-five patients with COPD completed an 8-week, community-based, comprehensive PR program, comprising 2-h sessions twice weekly. Sessions included aerobic exercise and an educational program. Patients were encouraged to perform daily walking exercise up to 30 min at home. We evaluated a number of outcome measures at baseline, 8 weeks, and 2 years, including the following: dyspnea measured with the modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) questionnaire, quality of life assessed with the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), and anxiety measured with the Anxiety Inventory for Respiratory Disease (AIR) and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS). In addition, we measured exercise capacity, using the Incremental Shuttle Walk Test (ISWT), at baseline and 8 weeks. RESULTS Mean age (SD) was 72 (8.6) years; 55% were men. At 8 weeks, improvements in mMRC, SGRQ, ISWT, DASS, and AIR were all statistically significant (P < .001). During the 2-year follow-up, changes observed at 8 weeks were maintained for anxiety symptoms, and for symptoms, impact, and total SGRQ scores. In multivariate analysis, initial elevated levels of dyspnea, depression, anxiety, and decreased exercise capacity predicted greater quality of life improvement at 2 years (all P < .001). INTERPRETATION Over a 2-year period, an effective 8-week PR program provides sustained improvement in anxiety and quality of life. Short-term improvements in dyspnea, depression, and stress symptoms at 8 weeks were not maintained at 2 years.
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- Abebaw M Yohannes
- Department of Physical Therapy, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA.
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- St. Annes Primary Care Center, Lytham, Lancashire, United Kingdom
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- Rehabilitation Clinical Trials Center, Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA
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- Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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Yohannes AM. Sobering reality of palliative care provision for patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Pol Arch Intern Med 2019; 129:222-224. [DOI: 10.20452/pamw.14820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Yohannes AM, Newman M, Kunik ME. Psychiatric Collaborative Care for Patients With Respiratory Disease. Chest 2019; 155:1288-1295. [PMID: 30825443 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2019.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2018] [Revised: 02/08/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Psychiatric disorders are common in patients with advanced respiratory diseases, including COPD and asthma. These comorbid illnesses are often associated with poor compliance with medical treatment, increased disability, heightened health-care utilization, and premature mortality. Seeking to improve patient outcomes, improve patient satisfaction, and decrease the cost of care has led to the creation of alternative care and reimbursement models. One of the most mature of these models is the collaborative care model (CoCM). This model is team-based care; team members being the primary care provider, a care manager, and a psychiatric care provider. Studies have shown improved outcomes, improved patient satisfaction, and decreased cost when this model has been used to care for patients with general medical illness and psychiatric comorbidities. The primary care provider really drives the care, identifying the comorbidities and enlisting the patient's participation with care. Care managers could include nurses, social workers, or psychologists. Their responsibilities include monitoring symptoms, brief behavioral interventions, and other activities including case review with the psychiatric care provider. The psychiatric care provider is not expected to be on-site but will review cases with the care manager, who will communicate recommendations back to the primary care provider. Those services could be billed for under other Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. As of January 1, 2018, report CoCM services using CPT codes 99492, 99493, and 99494 have been utilized for psychiatric collaborative care, in this new model to provide mental health services to patients with chronic medical conditions such as advanced respiratory diseases. They are endorsed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, these new CPT codes support CoCM services and replace the 2017 codes G0502, G0503, and G0504 for Behavioral Health Integration. This article provides guidance on CoCM for patients with advanced respiratory disease and the new CPT codes for reimbursement of these services.
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- Abebaw M Yohannes
- Department of Physical Therapy, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA.
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; Park Medical Associates, LLC, Lutherville, MD
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- Houston Veterans Affairs Health Services Research and Development Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety, Houston, TX; Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX; South Central Veterans Affairs Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Houston, TX
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Yohannes AM, Dryden S, Hanania NA. Validity and Responsiveness of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21) in COPD. Chest 2018; 155:1166-1177. [PMID: 30594559 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2018.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2018] [Revised: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We examined the validity and responsiveness of the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21) in patients with COPD following an 8-week pulmonary rehabilitation program (PRP). METHODS Five hundred and fifty-seven patients with clinically stable COPD completed an 8-week outpatient multidisciplinary PRP, comprising 2 h (1 h of exercise and 1 h of education) per week. Anxiety, exercise capacity, quality of life, and dyspnea were measured pre- and post-PRP, utilizing the Anxiety Inventory for Respiratory Disease, Incremental Shuttle Walk Test, St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire, and modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale, respectively. In addition, we administered the DASS-21 to assess both the validity and responsiveness of this tool compared with other, well-established metrics. RESULTS The mean (SD) age of participants was 71.6 (9.4) years, and 49% were women. The DASS-21 reflected responsiveness to pulmonary rehabilitation. Among participants with a high depression score (> 9), the depression subscale score fell from 18.62 pre-PRP to 13.12 post-PRP (P < .001). Similarly, among participants with a high anxiety score (> 7), the anxiety subscale fell from 14.60 pre-PRP to 10.99 post-PRP (P < .001). Likewise, among participants with a high stress score (> 14), the stress subscale score fell from 23.51 pre-PRP to 16.34 post-PRP (P < .001). Among these subsamples, the effect size was medium at 0.49 for depression and 0.54 for anxiety, and large at 0.81 for stress. The change in DASS-21 subset (depression, anxiety, and stress) correlated with the change in total SGRQ score, at P < .001. CONCLUSIONS The DASS-21 has acceptable validity and is a responsive scale for use in PRP in patients with COPD.
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- Abebaw M Yohannes
- Department of Physical Therapy, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA.
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- Lytham St. Annes Primary Care Centre, Lancashire, UK
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- Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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Parulekar AD, Martinez C, Tsai CL, Locantore N, Atik M, Yohannes AM, Kao CC, Al-Azzawi H, Mohsin A, Wise RA, Foreman MG, Demeo DL, Regan EA, Make BJ, Boriek AM, Wiener LE, Hanania NA. Examining the Effects of Age on Health Outcomes of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Results From the Genetic Epidemiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Study and Evaluation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Longitudinally to Identify Predictive Surrogate Endpoints Cohorts. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2017; 18:1063-1068. [PMID: 29169736 PMCID: PMC5955393 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2017.09.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Accepted: 09/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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RATIONALE The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and its associated comorbidities increase with age. However, little is understood about differences in the disease in patients over 65 years of age compared with younger patients. OBJECTIVES To determine disease characteristics of COPD and its impact in older patients compared with younger patients. METHODS We examined baseline characteristics of patients with COPD (global obstructive lung disease stage II-IV) in 2 large cohorts: Genetic Epidemiology of COPD Study (COPDGene) and Evaluation of COPD Longitudinally to Identify Predictive Surrogate Endpoints (ECLIPSE). We compared demographics, indices of disease severity, prevalence of comorbidities, exacerbation frequency, and quality of life scores in patients ≥65 years of age vs patients <65 years of age. We also tested for associations of age with disease characteristics and health outcomes. RESULTS In the COPDGene cohort, older patients (n = 1663) had more severe disease as measured by forced expiratory volume in 1 second (1.22 vs 1.52 L, P < .001), use of long-term oxygen therapy (35% vs 22%, P < .001), 6-minute walk distance (355 vs 375 m, P < .001), and radiographic evidence of emphysema (14% vs 8%, P < .001) and air trapping (47% vs 36%, P < .001) and were more likely to have comorbidities compared with younger patients (n = 2027). Similarly, in the ECLIPSE cohort, older patients (n = 1030) had lower forced expiratory volume in 1 second (1.22 vs 1.34 L, P < .001), greater use of long-term oxygen therapy (7% vs 5%, P = .02), shorter 6- minute walk distance (360 vs 389 m, P < .001), and more radiographic evidence of emphysema (17% vs 14%, P = .009) than younger patients (n = 1131). In adjusted analyses of both cohorts, older age was associated with decreased frequency of exacerbations [odds ratio = 0.52, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.43-0.64 in COPDGene, odds ratio = 0.79, 95% CI = 0.64-0.99 in ECLIPSE] and a better quality of life (lower St. Georges respiratory questionnaire score) (β = -8.7, 95% CI = -10.0 to -7.4 in COPDGene, β = -4.4, 95% CI = -6.1 to -3.2 in ECLIPSE). CONCLUSIONS Despite greater severity of illness, older patients with COPD had better quality of life and reported fewer exacerbations than younger patients. Although this observation needs to be explored further, it may be related to the fact that older patients change their expectations and learn to adapt to their disease.
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- Amit D Parulekar
- Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA.
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- Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Division, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Channing Division of Network Medicine and Pulmonary and Critical Care Division, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Medicine, National Jewish Health, Denver, CO
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- Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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Yohannes AM, Chen W, Moga AM, Leroi I, Connolly MJ. Cognitive Impairment in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Chronic Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Observational Studies. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2017; 18:451.e1-451.e11. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2017.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2017] [Accepted: 01/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Junkes-Cunha M, Mayer AF, Reis C, Yohannes AM, Maurici R. The Manchester Respiratory Activities of Daily Living questionnaire for use in COPD patients: translation into Portuguese and cross-cultural adaptation for use in Brazil. J Bras Pneumol 2016; 42:15-21. [PMID: 26982036 PMCID: PMC4805382 DOI: 10.1590/s1806-37562016000000029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2015] [Accepted: 11/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objective : To translate The Manchester Respiratory Activities of Daily Living (MRADL) questionnaire into Portuguese and to create a version of the MRADL that is cross-culturally adapted for use in Brazil. Methods : The English-language version of the MRADL was translated into Portuguese by two health care researchers who were fluent in English. A consensus version was obtained by other two researchers and a pulmonologist. That version was back-translated into English by another translator who was a native speaker of English and fluent in Portuguese. The cognitive debriefing process consisted in having 10 COPD patients complete the translated questionnaire in order to test its understandability, clarity, and acceptability in the target population. On the basis of the results, the final Portuguese-language version of the MRADL was produced and approved by the committee and one of the authors of the original questionnaire. Results : The author of the MRADL questioned only a few items in the translated version, and some changes were made to the mobility and personal hygiene domains. Cultural differences regarding the domestic activities domain were found, in particular regarding the item "Do you have the ability to do a full clothes wash and hang them out to dry?", due to socioeconomic and climatic issues. The item "Do you take care of your garden?" was questioned by the participants who lived in apartments, being modified to "Do you take care of your garden or plants in your apartment?" Conclusions : The final Portuguese-language version of the MRADL adapted for use in Brazil was found to be easy to understand and easily applied.
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brasil
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- Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brasil
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Connolly MJ, Yohannes AM. The impact of depression in older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. Maturitas 2016; 92:9-14. [PMID: 27621232 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2016.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2016] [Accepted: 07/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Respiratory diseases are common in older people. However, the impact of comorbid depression in older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma has not been fully explored. This narrative review examines the impact of comorbid depression and its management in COPD and asthma in older adults. The causes of depression in patients with COPD and asthma are multifactorial and include physical, physiological and behavioural factors. Depression is associated with hospital readmission in older adults with asthma and COPD. We focus on the most current literature that has examined the efficacy of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and antidepressant drug therapy for patients with depression in the context of COPD and asthma. Our findings indicate that PR and CBT are beneficial in improving depressive symptoms and quality of life in short-term intervention studies. However, the long-term efficacy of CBT and PR is unknown. To date, the efficacy of antidepressant drug therapy for depression in patients with COPD and asthma is inconclusive. In addition, there has been no clear evidence that antidepressants can induce remission of depression or ameliorate dyspnoea or physiological indices of COPD. Factors that contribute to 'inadequate' assessment and treatment of depression in patients with COPD and asthma may include misconception of the disease by patients and their caregivers and stigma attached to depression. Thus, well-controlled randomized controlled trials are needed.
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- M J Connolly
- Freemasons' Department of Geriatric Medicine, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom.
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Yohannes AM, Müllerová H, Hanania NA, Lavoie K, Tal-Singer R, Vestbo J, Rennard SI, Wouters EF. Long-term Course of Depression Trajectories in Patients With COPD. Chest 2016; 149:916-26. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2015.10.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2015] [Revised: 10/11/2015] [Accepted: 10/19/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Yohannes AM, Dryden S, Hanania NA. The Responsiveness of the Anxiety Inventory for Respiratory Disease Scale Following Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Chest 2016; 150:188-95. [PMID: 26953219 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2016.02.658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2015] [Revised: 02/08/2016] [Accepted: 02/18/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To date, there are no studies that have examined the responsiveness of the Anxiety Inventory for Respiratory disease (AIR) scale to any intervention in patients with COPD. We examined the responsiveness of the AIR scale in an 8-week pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) program. METHODS A total of 192 patients with COPD who were clinically stable and had a percent predicted FEV1 < 70% completed 8-week outpatient multidisciplinary PR. The duration of the program was 2 h per/week (1 h exercise and 1 h education). Pre- and postrehabilitation outcome measures were evaluated: exercise capacity by the incremental shuttle walk test, quality of life by the St Georges Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), and severity of dyspnea by the Medical Research Council (nMRC) scale. Anxiety was measured using the self-administered AIR scale. RESULTS The mean (SD) age was 71 (8.4) years and 51% were women. The AIR scale was responsive to PR with (AIR ≥ 8, high anxiety load) a mean change pre- vs post scores (12.25 vs 6.70, t = 7.56, P < .001), in incremental shuttle walk test (183 vs 258, t = 9.49, P < .001), in total SGRQ score (62.54 vs 55.70, t = 4.77, P < .001) and in nMRC score (3.32 vs 3.04, t = 2.57, P = .03) following PR. Change in AIR was significantly correlated with change in total SGRQ (r = 0.16, P = .02) and in nMRC (r = 0.15, P = .03). The effect size for the AIR was 1.01 and minimal clinical important difference was 5.55. Anxiety is a predictor of noncompletion of PR. CONCLUSIONS The AIR scale is sensitive to change following PR in patients with COPD and can be used in future studies evaluating interventions that reduce anxiety in this disease.
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- Abebaw M Yohannes
- Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, England.
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- St. Annes Primary Care Center, Lytham, Lancashire, England
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- Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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Under-recognised and untreated depression and anxiety symptoms have deleterious effects on physical functioning and social interaction increasing fatigue and healthcare utilisation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Depression and anxiety are challenging to identify and treat because their symptoms often overlap with those of COPD. The cause(s) of depression and anxiety symptoms are multifactorial and include behavioural, social and biological factors. Less than one-third of COPD patients with comorbid depression or anxiety symptoms are receiving appropriate treatment. Factors that contribute to the lack of provision of treatment are varied, they include patient perceived barriers, for example lack of knowledge and reluctance to receive antidepressant drug therapy; poor treatment compliance and lack of a standardised diagnostic approach; and scarcity of adequate resources for mental health treatment. The evidence for the efficacy of antidepressant drug therapy in patients with COPD with comorbid depression and anxiety is inconclusive. There are some promising findings regarding pulmonary rehabilitation, psychological therapy and the collaborative care model in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms in patients with COPD, but these findings are limited by short-term follow-up periods. Further work is required to examine the efficacy of these interventions in randomised controlled trials with larger samples and long-term follow-up.
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- Abebaw M Yohannes
- Dept of Health Professions, The Research Institute for Health and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK. Weill Cornell Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College, White Plains, NY, USA
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- Dept of Health Professions, The Research Institute for Health and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK. Weill Cornell Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College, White Plains, NY, USA
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Yohannes AM, Roomi J, Winn S, Connolly MJ. The Manchester Respiratory Activities of Daily Living Questionnaire: Development, Reliability, Validity, and Responsiveness to Pulmonary Rehabilitation. J Am Geriatr Soc 2015. [DOI: 10.1111/jgs.2000.48.11.1496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Yohannes AM, Willgoss TG. The accuracy of the anxiety inventory respiratory disease scale for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2015; 30:106-8. [PMID: 25502901 DOI: 10.1002/gps.4202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2014] [Revised: 07/30/2014] [Accepted: 07/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Abebaw M Yohannes
- Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Research Institute for Health and Social Care, Manchester, UK.
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Willgoss TG, Humphrey L, Fatoye F, Yohannes AM. The Anxiety Inventory for Respiratory Disease (Air): an Exploration of the Air's Psychometric Properties Through Rasch Analysis. Value Health 2014; 17:A461-A462. [PMID: 27201295 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2014.08.1280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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- Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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Willgoss TG, Humphrey L, Fatoye F, Yohannes AM. Conceptual Comprehensiveness of Anxiety Instruments in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Exploring the Potential for Confounding Somatic Items. Value Health 2014; 17:A461. [PMID: 27201296 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2014.08.1279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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- Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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BACKGROUND Decline in lung function with increasing age is common in older people. However, the rate of decline using the forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) in a longitudinal study in the elderly community dwellers is unknown. METHODS We analyzed data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing on people 50 years and older who had FEV1 measurement at Wave 2 and Wave 4 of 4 years of follow-up, respectively. A random coefficient model was employed to examine the changes in FEV1 and predict differences in the levels of FEV1 in older people. RESULTS A total of 4224 participants were included in the study. The mean (± standard deviation [SD]) rate of change in FEV1 was a decline of 32.92 ± 0.96 ml/year. The absolute difference in mean FEV1 level between female and male participants was 767.07 ± 16.6 ml. It was 253.91 ± 22.7 ml lower in current smokers than in nonsmokers, 73.67 ± 18.67 ml lower in participants with a history of sputum in winter months than in participants without sputum, 63.32 ± 7.07 ml lower in participants with a higher dyspnea score than in participants with a lower dyspnea score and 67.77 ± 15.87 ml higher in participants with good health compared to participants with fair/poor health status. One microgram increase in C-reactive protein level lowered FEV1 by 4.66 ± 0.86 ml and one Hb of hemoglobin increased the FEV1 level by 4.78 ± 0.77 ml. All were statistically significant at p < 0.001. CONCLUSIONS The average rate of FEV1 decline in older people without respiratory diseases was found to be high. Lower level of FEV1 was also observed in current smokers, females, those with a history of sputum in winter months and in participants with higher dyspnea score or in those with poorer health status.
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- Abebaw M Yohannes
- Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Elizabeth Gaskell Campus, Hathersage Road, Manchester, M13 0JA, UK
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- Abebaw M Yohannes
- Department of Health Professions, Research Institute for Health and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, England.
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- Abebaw M Yohannes
- Department of Health Professions, Research Institute for Health and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, England.
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- Montreal Behavioural Medicine Centre and Chronic Disease Axis, Research Centre, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada; Department of Psychology, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada; Research Centre, Montréal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Willgoss TG, Goldbart J, Fatoye F, Yohannes AM. The Development and Validation of the Anxiety Inventory for Respiratory Disease. Chest 2013; 144:1587-1596. [DOI: 10.1378/chest.13-0168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Selecting the most appropriate patients to refer for surgery is crucial for high-quality and efficient clinical care. However, there are no specific referral criteria to guide the referral of appropriate patients for rotator cuff repair surgery. The aim of the present study was to design robust surgical referral criteria for patients with degenerative rotator cuff tears using consensus methodology. A two-round Delphi questionnaire was undertaken with a nationally representative sample of 41 specialist shoulder surgeons experienced in rotator cuff repair. Surgical referral criteria for degenerative rotator cuff tear were developed where consensus of at least 70% agreement was achieved. The initial questionnaire consisted of 24 items. Consensus was reached on 14 items, including: severity of pain, functional limitation, the identification of fat atrophy, agreement that a course of physiotherapy should be attempted before surgical referral, and exclusion for those with an active frozen shoulder. However, there was no consensus with regard to the dimensions of the tear. The surgical referral criteria developed were novel and promising for patients with degenerative rotator cuff tears, and further research is required to examine their efficacy.
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Gough S, Yohannes AM, Thomas C, Sixsmith J. Simulation-based education (SBE) within postgraduate emergency on-call physiotherapy in the United Kingdom. Nurse Educ Today 2013; 33:778-784. [PMID: 22520240 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2012.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2011] [Revised: 03/02/2012] [Accepted: 03/21/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The application and extent of simulation-based education use within cardiorespiratory physiotherapy postgraduate education (in-house/regional provisions) and emergency oncall services were previously unexplored. OBJECTIVES This survey aimed to investigate the extent to which simulation-based education is currently utilised by physiotherapy services in the UK. DESIGN A national postal questionnaire-based survey. SETTING All 280 National Health Service Critical/Intensive Care Units in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, providing emergency on-call physiotherapy services were included in the survey. PARTICIPANTS Emergency on-call physiotherapy service leads. METHOD A self-administered 20-item postal questionnaire survey was designed to establish the extent to which simulation-based education was currently being used within cardio-respiratory physiotherapy post-registration training. RESULTS A useable response rate of 55% (155/280) was achieved, representing a range of respiratory and emergency on-call service leads. Sixty-one Trusts (39%) currently use simulation within acute respiratory or emergency on-call postgraduate training. The provision of simulation equipment varied with respect to type, fidelity and accessible to the physiotherapy service. Simulation-based education featured in emergency on-call induction, updates, competency assessment, assessment skills, treatment skills and scenarios (75, 92, 39, 28, 82, 48% respectively). CONCLUSIONS Simulation is currently used to teach a wide variety of cardio-respiratory physiotherapy skills relevant to the acute respiratory and on-call environments. Adoption was dependent upon local facilities, needs and training requirements. National inconsistencies in availability, fidelity and accessibility were identified. The evidence base surrounding the current use of simulation-based education within physiotherapy is limited and evidence of transferability to the practice arena remains relatively unknown. Future research is warranted to determine the education outcomes, impact on skill performance, competency, retention and patient safety when integrating SBE within EOC training activities.
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Tiotropium bromide is an anticholinergic agent that has gained worldwide acceptance as a first-line, once daily maintenance therapy for patients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The purpose of this review is to synthesize the evidence base in the past 10 years on the development of tiotropium and its efficacy compared to other able interventions such as long-acting beta agonists (LABAs), as well as to assess its safety profile and its effects on health-related outcomes in patients with COPD. Treatment with tiotropium bromide has generally improved patients' health-related quality of life, reduced the number of patients suffering from acute exacerbations, decreased the number of hospitalizations, improved dyspnea, and reduced adverse events compared to placebo. In the past decade, several studies have examined the safety and efficacy of tiotropium in comparison to placebo and to LABAs (salmeterol, formoterol, and indacaterol) over periods ranging from 3 months to 48 months of follow-up. Head-to-head comparisons of tiotropium 18μg (once daily) with salmeterol 50μg (twice daily) in well-controlled trials demonstrated that tiotropium was superior in reducing acute exacerbation events and in improving quality of life. In a few short-term studies, indacaterol was comparable to tiotropium in its efficacy in improving health-related outcomes. Although the safety record of tiotropium has been exemplary in comparison to placebo, anticholinergic events such as dry mouth can be encountered in some patients. While the long-term safety of tiotropium when delivered in the HandiHaler® has been well documented, its delivery using the Respimat® Soft Mist Inhaler™ was associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular complications, including increased mortality when compared to placebo. The exact mechanism for this is not known but is being investigated in a large multinational study that will evaluate the long-term safety of different doses of tiotropium delivered by the Respimat® soft mist inhaler versus the HandiHaler®. Further studies are required to investigate the efficacy and safety of tiotropium in comparison with novel LABAs such as indacaterol and vilanterol, and with other emerging novel anticholinergic agents such as aclidinium bromide and NVA237 (glycopyrronium bromide).
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- Manchester Metropolitan University, Department of Health Professions, UK.
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Al-Qubaeissy KY, Fatoye FA, Goodwin PC, Yohannes AM. The effectiveness of hydrotherapy in the management of rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review. Musculoskeletal Care 2013; 11:3-18. [PMID: 22806987 DOI: 10.1002/msc.1028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hydrotherapy is frequently indicated for the rehabilitation of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA); nevertheless, there has been inadequate appraisal of its effectiveness. The potential benefits of hydrotherapy for patients with RA are to improve and/or maintain functional ability and quality of life. OBJECTIVES The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of hydrotherapy in the management of patients with RA. METHOD AMED, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PubMed, Science Direct and Web of Science were searched between 1988 and May 2011. Keywords used were rheumatoid arthritis, hydrotherapy, aquatic physiotherapy, aqua therapy and water therapy. Searches were supplemented with hand searches of references of selected articles. Randomized controlled trials were assessed for their methodological quality using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale. This scale ranks the methodological quality of a study scoring 7 out of 10 as 'high quality', 5-6 as 'moderate quality' and less than 4 as 'poor quality'. RESULTS Initially, 197 studies were identified. Six studies met the inclusion criteria for further analysis. The average methodological quality for all studies was 6.8 using the PEDro scale. Most of the studies reported favourable outcomes for a hydrotherapy intervention compared with no treatment or other interventions for patients with RA. Improvement was particularly noted in reducing pain, joint tenderness, mood and tension symptoms, and increasing grip strength and patient satisfaction with hydrotherapy treatment in the short term. CONCLUSIONS There is some evidence to suggest that hydrotherapy has a positive role in reducing pain and improving the health status of patients with RA compared with no or other interventions in the short term. However, the long-term benefit is unknown. Further studies are needed.
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- Khamis Y Al-Qubaeissy
- Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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Willgoss TG, Yohannes AM, Goldbart J, Fatoye F. "Everything was spiraling out of control": experiences of anxiety in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Heart Lung 2012; 41:562-71. [PMID: 22939112 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2012] [Revised: 07/26/2012] [Accepted: 07/27/2012] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study sought to elicit and describe the first-hand experiences of anxiety in community patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Anxiety is common among patients with COPD. Clinical anxiety affects up to two thirds of patients, leading to reduced quality of life and physical functioning. There has been little research exploring the experiences of anxiety in patients with COPD, particularly in individuals with stable respiratory symptoms. METHODS We interviewed 14 community patients with stable COPD and self-reported symptoms of anxiety. Data were analyzed using thematic network analysis to develop basic, organizing, and global themes. RESULTS Patients reported intense thoughts of fear, hopelessness, and confusion that were associated with the anxiety and panic attacks. Self-management was important, particularly self-talk coping strategies. CONCLUSIONS Unmanaged anxiety seems to be particularly distressing for patients with COPD. Self-management strategies can be highly effective in preventing and managing anxiety.
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- Thomas G Willgoss
- Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom.
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Griffiths S, Taylor C, Yohannes AM. Conversion rates and perceived barriers to referral: views of extended scope physiotherapists in the primary care setting. Musculoskeletal Care 2012; 10:221-31. [PMID: 22711378 DOI: 10.1002/msc.1023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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AIMS A questionnaire survey of primary care musculoskeletal extended-scope physiotherapists (ESPs) was undertaken to determine information about their conversion rates and referral barriers, with regard to radiological and consultant referrals. METHOD A sample of 200 musculoskeletal ESPs classified as having a speciality in orthopaedics and working in primary care were recruited via the 'ESP Professional Network'. RESULTS A total of 100 (50%) responses were received. Forty-seven per cent of primary care ESPs indicated that they recorded their conversion rates, but only 31 participants submitted conversion rate data. Overall, the average conversion rate for all participants was 74% (range 30-95%). Forty-three per cent of respondents identified that they had experienced barriers when referring for radiological investigations and 38% that they experienced barriers when referring patients to secondary care for a consultant opinion. Commissioning barriers such as poorly commissioned care pathways were the most common theme in both areas. Fifty per cent of respondents identified that they used a referral criteria when referring patients to secondary care. Commonly, these criteria had been developed in conjunction with secondary care consultants or commissioners. CONCLUSION ESPs in primary care have reported similar conversion rates to those working in secondary care. There is a need for further empirical conversion rate studies in primary care to validate these self-reported findings and to enable ESPs to demonstrate clinical efficiency and benchmark their performance.
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- Community Musculoskeletal Service, Ealing Community Services, London, UK.
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Yohannes AM, Doherty P, Bundy C, Yalfani A. Response to Ski CF & Thompson DR (2011) Commentary on Yohannes AM, Doherty P, Bundy C & Yalfani A (2010) The long-term benefits of cardiac rehabilitation on depression, anxiety, physical activity and quality of life. Journal of Clinical Nursing 19, 2806-2. J Clin Nurs 2011; 20:3587-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2011.03980.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Yohannes AM, Dodd M, Morris J, Webb K. Reliability and validity of a single item measure of quality of life scale for adult patients with cystic fibrosis. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2011; 9:105. [PMID: 22117573 PMCID: PMC3235057 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7525-9-105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2011] [Accepted: 11/25/2011] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND It is important to monitor health related quality of life in order to determine the efficacy of interventions and physical functioning of patients with cystic fibrosis in their daily activities. There is no a single-item global quality of life scale for routine clinical practice for adult patients with cystic fibrosis. We assessed the reliability and validity of a single-item global quality of life scale and compared with the Cystic Fibrosis Quality of Life Questionnaire (CF-QOL) for adult patients with cystic fibrosis. METHOD 121 (men = 66, women = 55) adult cystic fibrosis patients self-completed the CF-QOL, the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale, and the single item global quality of life scale at the out patient clinic. 33 (17 women) completed the repeat questionnaires at home within two weeks. Socio-demographic characteristic and lung function data were extracted from the recent medical notes. RESULTS Mean (SD) age was 29.6 (8.9) years and mean (SD) forced expiratory volume in 1 second was 2.20 (0.94) litres. The test-retest reproducibility using the intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) for the CF-QOL was 0.83, 95% confidence interval 0.68 to 0.91. The single item global quality of life ICC score was 0.78, 95% confidence interval 0.59 to 0.88. Concurrent validity of the single-item global quality of life was examined in relation to all items of the CF-QOL, frequent episodes of readmission, anxiety and depression (all, p < 0.01) were moderately correlated. CONCLUSION The study provides preliminary evidence that the single-item quality of life scale is acceptable, valid and repeatable for adult patients with cystic fibrosis. It is a promising tool that can be easily incorporated into a routine clinical practice to assess patients' quality of life.
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- Department of Health Professions, Research Institute for Health and Social Change, Manchester Metropolitan University, Elizabeth Gaskell Campus, Hathersage Road, M13 0JA, UK
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- Department of Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit, University of South Manchester, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, Southmoor Road, M23 9LT, UK
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- Department of Medical Statistics, 1st Floor, Education & Research Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT, UK
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- Department of Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit, University of South Manchester, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, Southmoor Road, M23 9LT, UK
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Yohannes AM, Willgoss TG, Baldwin RC, Connolly MJ. Depression and anxiety in chronic heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: prevalence, relevance, clinical implications and management principles. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2010; 25:1209-21. [PMID: 20033905 DOI: 10.1002/gps.2463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 287] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To review evidence regarding the prevalence, causation, clinical implications, aspects of healthcare utilisation and management of depression and anxiety in chronic heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. DESIGN A critical review of the literature (1994-2009). FINDINGS The prevalence of depression and anxiety is high in both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (8-80% depression; 6-74% anxiety) and chronic heart failure (10-60% depression; 11-45% anxiety). However, methodological weaknesses and the use of a wide range of diagnostic tools make it difficult to reach a consensus on rates of prevalence. Co-morbid depression and anxiety are associated with increased mortality and healthcare utilisation and impact upon functional disability and quality of life. Despite these negative consequences, the identification and management of co-morbid depression and anxiety in these two diseases is inadequate. There is some evidence for the positive role of pulmonary/cardiac rehabilitation and psychotherapy in the management of co-morbid depression and anxiety, however, this is insufficient to guide recommendations. CONCLUSIONS The high prevalence and associated increase in morbidity and mortality justifies future research regarding the management of anxiety and depression in both chronic heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Current evidence suggests that multi-faceted interventions such as pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation may offer the best hope for improving outcomes for depression and anxiety.
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- Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Elizabeth Gaskell Campus, Manchester, UK.
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Yohannes AM, Willgoss T, Dodd M, Fatoye F, Webb K. Validity and Reliability of a Single-Item Measure of Quality of Life Scale for Patients With Cystic Fibrosis. Chest 2010. [DOI: 10.1378/chest.10254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Yohannes AM, Hann M, Sibbald B. The Management of Depression in Patients With COPD: A Postal Survey of General Practitioners. Chest 2010. [DOI: 10.1378/chest.9423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Yohannes AM, Doherty P, Bundy C, Yalfani A. The long-term benefits of cardiac rehabilitation on depression, anxiety, physical activity and quality of life. J Clin Nurs 2010; 19:2806-13. [PMID: 20738450 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03313.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIMS To investigate the long-term benefits of a six-week comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programme on physical activity, psychological well-being and quality of life in patients with coronary heart disease. BACKGROUND Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in short term improves exercise capacity and quality of life in patients with cardiac disease. However, the long-term benefits of CR are inconclusive. DESIGN A prospective CR programme with repeated measures follow-up over 12 months. METHODS A six-week outpatient cardiac rehabilitation programme was conducted including 147 patients with coronary heart disease. Patients completed the physical activity energy expenditure (seven-day recall activity), MacNew Heart Disease Health-Related Quality of Life (MacNew) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale (HADs) at baseline, six weeks, six and 12 months. RESULTS One hundred and five (71%) patients (76 male) mean age of 61.8 (SD 9.7) completed the four-measurement points. Analysis of variance revealed that total energy expenditure (F (2, 231) = 131, p < 0.001), HADs (F (2, 237) = 19.3, p < 0.001), depression score (F (2, 235) = 21.06, p < 0.001), anxiety score (F (2,237) = 17.02, p < 0.001) and MacNew (F (2, 197) = 77.02, p < 0.001) were all statistically significant over time. Bonferroni pairwise follow-up confirmed significant positive differences (p < 0.05) between baseline values and all subsequent measures over time. Depression was independently explained in 22% of the variance in quality of life at 6 or 12 months. The energy expenditure was significantly higher for men compared to women (F (1, 103) = 31, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION A six-week cardiac rehabilitation programme is beneficial in improving quality of life, physical activity status, anxiety and depression. These benefits were maintained at 12 months. Elevated levels of depression were associated with impaired quality of life. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE All relevant health care staff should be aware of the benefits of CR and routinely refer and encourage patients with cardiac disease to attend a cardiac rehabilitation programme. Depression and anxiety intervention strategies should be incorporated in cardiac rehabilitation programmes.
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- Abebaw M Yohannes
- Manchester Metropolitan University-Physiotherapy, Elizabeth Gaskell Campus, Manchester, Lancashire, UK.
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Willgoss TG, Yohannes AM, Mitchell D. Review of risk factors and preventative strategies for fall-related injuries in people with intellectual disabilities. J Clin Nurs 2010; 19:2100-9. [PMID: 20569280 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.03174.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS To explore the risk factors and management of falls in people with intellectual disabilities and develop evidence-based recommendations. BACKGROUND Falling is a common cause of physical injury and impaired quality of life in people with intellectual disability. Risk factors for falls and falls prevention have been extensively researched in the general population but there is a paucity of evidence specific to people with intellectual disabilities. DESIGN Systematic review and comment. METHOD Publications on the prevalence, risk factors and prevention of falls in people with intellectual disability were sought. We searched MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsychInfo and AMED (1 January 2000-7 January 2009). Search terms used to extract the relevant articles were 'intellectual disability', 'falls', 'injury', 'fractures', 'risk factors' and 'prevention'. RESULTS Seven articles met the inclusion criteria. Up to 57% of people with intellectual disabilities experienced a fall. Falling was the cause of 50-62% of all recorded injuries. Risk factors for falls in people with intellectual disabilities may include older age, impaired mobility, epilepsy and behavioural problems. There was a paucity of evidence for intervention strategies identified. CONCLUSION There is a lack of evidence for falls management in people with intellectual disabilities. Findings suggest that falls are a common cause of injury, institutionalisation and impaired quality of life in people with intellectual disabilities. Environmental safety, careful medical management and exercise interventions may play an important role in minimising fall-related injuries. Further research is needed to explore risk factors for falls and falls management in this vulnerable group. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Early identification of the risk factors and prevention of falls will inform nurses and other healthcare professionals those who are at most risk and how to minimise injury in people with an intellectual disability. A multi-model approach of comprehensive assessment and tailored intervention are worthy of endeavour.
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- Thomas G Willgoss
- Department of Health Professions, Elizabeth Gaskell Campus, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M13 0JA, UK.
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Muir SW, Yohannes AM. The Impact of Cognitive Impairment on Rehabilitation Outcomes in Elderly Patients Admitted with a Femoral Neck Fracture. J Geriatr Phys Ther 2009; 32:24-32. [DOI: 10.1519/00139143-200932010-00006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Maurer J, Rebbapragada V, Borson S, Goldstein R, Kunik ME, Yohannes AM, Hanania NA. Anxiety and depression in COPD: current understanding, unanswered questions, and research needs. Chest 2008; 134:43S-56S. [PMID: 18842932 DOI: 10.1378/chest.08-0342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 447] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Approximately 60 million people in the United States live with one of four chronic conditions: heart disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and major depression. Anxiety and depression are very common comorbidities in COPD and have significant impact on patients, their families, society, and the course of the disease. METHODS We report the proceedings of a multidisciplinary workshop on anxiety and depression in COPD that aimed to shed light on the current understanding of these comorbidities, and outline unanswered questions and areas of future research needs. RESULTS Estimates of prevalence of anxiety and depression in COPD vary widely but are generally higher than those reported in some other advanced chronic diseases. Untreated and undetected anxiety and depressive symptoms may increase physical disability, morbidity, and health-care utilization. Several patient, physician, and system barriers contribute to the underdiagnosis of these disorders in patients with COPD. While few published studies demonstrate that these disorders associated with COPD respond well to appropriate pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapy, only a small proportion of COPD patients with these disorders receive effective treatment. CONCLUSION Future research is needed to address the impact, early detection, and management of anxiety and depression in COPD.
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Yohannes AM, Baldwin RC, Connolly MJ. Prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms in elderly patients admitted in post-acute intermediate care. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2008; 23:1141-7. [PMID: 18457336 DOI: 10.1002/gps.2041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Depression and anxiety symptoms are common in medically ill older patients. We investigated the prevalence and predictors of depression and anxiety symptoms in older patients admitted for further rehabilitation in post acute intermediate care. DESIGN Observational cohort study. SETTING An intermediate care unit, North West of England. PARTICIPANTS One hundred and seventy-three older patients (60 male), aged mean (SD) 80 (8.1) years, referred for further rehabilitation to intermediate care. MEASUREMENTS Depression and anxiety symptoms were assessed by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and severity of depression examined by the Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale. Physical disability was assessed by the Nottingham Extended ADL Scale and quality of life by the SF-36. RESULTS Sixty-five patients (38%) were identified with depressive symptoms, 29 (17%) with clinical depression, 73 (43%) with anxiety symptoms, and 43 (25%) with clinical anxiety. 15 (35%) of the latter did not have elevated depression scores (9% of the sample). Of those with clinical depression, 14 (48%) were mildly depressed and 15 (52%) moderately depressed. Longer stay in the unit was predicted by severity of depression, physical disability, low cognition and living alone (total adjusted R2 = 0.24). CONCLUSIONS Clinical depression and anxiety are common in older patients admitted in intermediate care. Anxiety is often but not invariably secondary to depression and both should be screened for. Depression is an important modifiable factor affecting length of stay. The benefits of structured management programmes for anxiety and depression in patients admitted in intermediate care are worthy of evaluation.
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- A M Yohannes
- Department of Physiotherapy, Manchester Metropolitan University, Elizabeth Gaskell Campus, Manchester, UK.
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OBJECTIVE To examine health behaviour, severity of depression, gender differences and religiosity in older patients admitted to intermediate care for further rehabilitation. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey. PARTICIPANTS A research physiotherapist interviewed 173 older patients (113 female), 60 and older consecutively admitted to intermediate care for rehabilitation, usually after acute care. MEASUREMENTS Religiosity was measured using the Duke University Religion Index, depressive and anxiety symptoms using the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale, and severity of depression measured by the Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale. Physical disability was assessed by the Nottingham Extended Activities of Daily Living Scale and quality of life measured by the SF-36 questionnaire. RESULTS After controlling for other factors using multiple regression, religious attendance was associated with positive general health perception (t = 1.9, p = 0.05), and inversely associated with number of pack years smoked (t = -2.05, p = 0.04) and severity of illness (Charlson Index), [t = -2.05, p = 0.04]. Intrinsic religious activity was associated with older age (t = 3.06, p < 0.003), female gender (t = 2.52, p = 0. 01), living situation (t = -2.17, p < 0.03) and with less severe depression (t = -2.43, p = 0.01). CONCLUSION In older patients with chronic diseases in intermediate care, religious attendance was associated with positive perceptions of health, less severe illness, and fewer pack years. Intrinsic religious activities were associated with less severe depression and lower likelihood of living alone.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Manchester Metropolitan University, Elizabeth Gaskell Campus, Manchester, UK.
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the prevalence and predictors of early drop-out from a cardiac rehabilitation programme and also whether completers and drop-out patients differed in relation to their illness cognitions, gender and psychological distress and quality of life. DESIGN A six-week outpatient cardiac rehabilitation programme. SETTING A university teaching hospital. SUBJECTS One hundred and eighty-nine patients were recruited from a consecutive series of outpatient referrals prior to a six-week comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programme. OUTCOME MEASURES The revised Illness Perception Questionnaire, Quality of Life after Myocardial Infarction Questionnaire and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. RESULTS One hundred and forty-seven cardiac patients completed the cardiac rehabilitation programme. Forty-two (22%) patients dropped out in the first two weeks. Factors predicting early drop-out were female gender, younger age, higher Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale score, lower illness perception consequences and higher illness perception personal control and lower illness perception treatment control (all P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Over a fifth of the patients did not complete this typical cardiac rehabilitation programme. Female patients are more likely to drop out from cardiac rehabilitation than men. Psychological distress, younger age and lower perceptions of consequences, higher perception personal control and lower illness perception of treatment control were predictors of early drop-out from a cardiac rehabilitation programme.
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- Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.
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Yohannes AM, Connolly MJ. A national survey: percussion, vibration, shaking and active cycle breathing techniques used in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Physiotherapy 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2006.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Yohannes AM, Connolly MJ. Effect of dichotomising age in multivariate model analysis. Thorax 2006; 61:548; author reply 548-9. [PMID: 16738050 PMCID: PMC2111223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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