Journal of Allergy & Therapy

Ashwani K Gupta

Publications

• Research Article
  To Assess the Quality of Life (QOL) of Caregivers and Patients Suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  Author(s): Sanjeev Kumar, Prithpal S Matreja, Ashwani K Gupta, Amandeep Singh and Preeti GargSanjeev Kumar, Prithpal S Matreja, Ashwani K Gupta, Amandeep Singh and Preeti Garg
  
  Rationale: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is associated with physical and psychological burdens. The impact of disease has been studied on patients but it also has a profound and pervasive effect on family and friends resulting in psychological strain, social isolation, relationship strains and financial strains from the added responsibilities of managing the patients. Few studies have found a significant burden on both caregivers and patients alike, but the data from the Indian setup in lacking. Hence, we designed this study to assess the Quality of Life (QOL) of caregivers and patients suffering from COPD. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with forty-six COPD patients and their primary caregivers. Patients were assessed with St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), and WHO-QOL-Bref scores. The caregivers were divided into two groups. .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6121.S2-003

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