Abstract:

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to study the impact of dyspnoe on the quality of life and depression in chronic obstructive lungs in COPD patients. Materials Method: The research was carried out by incorporating patients who apply to the Breast Disease Clinic of the University of Mustafa Kemal Applied and Research Hospital and were directed to physiotherapy for respiratory rehabilitation and assessment records related to respiration in our archive. 40 patients with an average age of 65.55±11.77 were diagnosed with KOAH, 22 men and 18 women were included in the study. The study recorded demographic data and analyzed the results of the Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale, which measured the severity of dyspnea, the Beck Depression Scale, which assessed the level of depression, the Short Form-36, which indicated the level of quality of life. Results: 22,5% of patients experienced grade I, 40% of grade II, 27.5% of grade III, and 10% of grade IV dyspnea. When evaluated in terms of KOAH levels, 30% were heavy, 40% medium and 30% light. When assessed the depression levels of patients, 10 per cent of patients were middle and 62.5 per cent were severe depressed according to the Beck Depression Scale. There is a significant difference between the condition of dyspnoe and the quality of life and the level of depression in patients.

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