BACKGROUND Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have
repeatedly been characterised as a population of chronically ill patients with a higher than …

Background: Although it has been repeatedly suggested that chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) is associated with depression, no conclusion has so far been reached. A …

Objective This meta-analysis was aimed to evaluate the differences in aggregated
prevalence of depressive symptoms among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary …

Depression is present in up to 60% of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It
jeopardizes patients' ability to utilize treatment and may increase their risk for poor …

Background Depression is frequently reported in association with COPD. However, the
prevalence of depression in these patients ranges largely. This study aimed to …

Rationale: Depression is prevalent in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD); however, its etiology and relationship to the clinical features of COPD are not well …

Background Although depression is a risk factor for adverse outcomes in chronic illness,
little is known about the prevalence or risk factors for depressive symptoms in chronic …

Background Depression is an important comorbidity for patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). The association between depression and acute exacerbations …

This paper explores the recent literature surrounding comorbid depression and COPD. The
literature reveals a high prevalence of depression in patients with COPD and some …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is associated with exacerbations. Some patients are
prone to frequent exacerbations and these individuals have a worse quality of life, greater …