Background Depressive symptoms are common among patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD), but depression's impact on COPD outcomes has not been fully …

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: Prior research on the risk of depression in chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) has yielded conflicting results. Furthermore, we have an incomplete …

Background We sought to determine whether depressive or anxiety symptoms are
associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) hospitalization or mortality …

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

Rationale: Depression and anxiety are significant comorbid and potentially modifiable
conditions in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but their effects on …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations contribute significantly to
morbidity and mortality. COPD is also associated with high levels of psychological distress …

Background: Anxiety and depression are common co-morbidities that can complicate the
course of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The purpose of this study was to …

The impact of depressive symptoms on outcomes of acute exacerbations of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) has not been thoroughly evaluated in prospective …