Cognitive Status in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease's Patients

Clinical Profile and Cognitive Status in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease's Patients

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic condition involving an impairment in functionality and in the execution of activities of daily life. The hypothesis of this study is to examine the relationship between cognitive status and clinical profile (respiratory, sleep quality, nutritional status) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in two different moments: exacerbation or stable situation.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a pathology with a systemic impact with a progressive evolution that is characterized by the presence of chronic airflow obstruction.

Patients with COPD may have problems with cognitive functioning, either globally or in single cognitive domains, such as information processing, attention and concentration, memory, executive functioning and self-regulation.

Several studies have determined the prevalence of cognitive impairment in COPD compared to healthy control subjects, reaching very high levels, 36% of COPD patients with mild cognitive impairment compared with 12 % non- COPD subjects.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with exacerbation or stable.
• Signed written consent.
• Medical approval for inclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

• Heart disease.
• Neurological patients.
• Severe cognitive impairment in order not to complete the assessment.