Defining Patient-Reported Outcomes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The Patient-Centered Experience

Jonathan P. Singer, Roger D. Yusen

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Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes significant morbidity and mortality. Patients with COPD experience impaired health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and disability. However, many challenges exist in the evolving field of HRQOL measurement and interpretation. This article defines HRQOL, discusses instruments used to measure HRQOL, and reviews related literature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)767-787
Number of pages21
JournalMedical Clinics of North America
Volume96
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2012

Keywords

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Disability
  • Health-related quality of life
  • Patient-reported outcomes
  • Utility

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