Publications by authors named "Johanne Hermann Karlsen"
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- * A total of 37 studies were analyzed, with findings showing limited significant negative associations between lung function (measured by FEV1(%)) and anxiety, while a clearer negative association was found with depression.
- * The review concluded that there is little evidence linking anxiety with lung function impairment, but there is stronger evidence supporting a connection between decreased lung function and increased depression in COPD patients.
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- Many COPD patients are diagnosed late, often during their first acute exacerbation (AECOPD), which increases mortality risk.
- In a study of over 107,000 patients, those diagnosed in primary care were younger, while those identified in hospitals were older, mostly male, and had more comorbidities.
- Hospital diagnoses were linked to higher one-year mortality rates compared to earlier diagnoses in primary care, emphasizing the importance of timely diagnosis.
Background: Anxiety and depression are very common in patients with COPD and may lead to lower quality of life and higher risk of exacerbations and mortality. This study aimed to examine the incidence of anxiety and depression within one year after admission with acute exacerbation in COPD (AECOPD). The secondary aim was to examine the characteristics of the patients who develop anxiety and depression.
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