Physical Activity Barriers in AECOPD

Physical Activity Barriers in Acute Exacerbated COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Patients require good communication with the physician to improve control illness. Shared decision making is a good option to improve physical activity barriers in acute exacerbated COPD patients during the hospitalization period.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Inclusion criteria were COPD patients hospitalized due to acute exacerbation

Exclusion Criteria:

• Exclusion criteria were the inability to provide informed consent, the presence of psychiatric or cognitive disorders, progressive neurological disorders, organ failure, cancer, or inability to cooperate. Patients who had experienced another exacerbation of COPD in the previous month were also excluded.