The Effect of Frailty on Balance, Activities of Daily, and Exercise Capacity in COPD

The Effect Of Frailty Level On Balance, Cognition And Activities Of Daily Living In COPD

The investigators aim to demonstrate whether balance, cognition and activities of daily living have changed in COPD patients with and without frailty.

COPD is a common, preventable and treatable disease characterized by progressive respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. Frailty defines a clinical syndrome characterized by multiple system effects, leading to decreased functional reserve and increased sensitivity to dependence or mortality following minor stress events. Inflammation, lack of physical activity, reduced exercise efficiency and maximum oxygen uptake may contribute to the development of frailty in patients with COPD. Balance, cognition and activities of daily living are associated with COPD.

This study will evaluate the effect of frailty on balance, cognition and activities of daily living in patients with COPD.

Inclusion Criteria:

• COPD patients who have been clinically stable for the last four weeks and who have not undergone drug change for the last four weeks
• Being 55 years of age or older
• Accepted to participate in the study (Able and wililing to complete the informed consent process)
• Co-operate
• Patients with COPD who are ambulant without support or an assistive device

Exclusion Criteria:

• Neurological, cardiac or orthopedic diseases
• Other chronic diseases that may affect balance and walking