Objectives: To examine the impact of the interaction between cognitive function and patient activation on self-management behaviors among COPD patients.
Methods: We conducted a study of 331 COPD patients. Cognitive function and patient activation were evaluated at baseline, relevant information on social demography and diseases was collected simultaneously.
Introduction: Some elderly people in China prefer sun-cured tobacco to cigarettes, and the composition of sun-cured tobacco and cigarettes is inconsistent. The influence of cigarettes on the cognitive function of COPD patients has been widely reported, but the research on sun-cured tobacco is relatively rare. Our study explored the association of sun-cured tobacco and cigarette use with cognitive decline in COPD patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis
November 2023
Purpose: The rural-urban gap in sociodemographic, lifestyle, and disease-related characteristics among COPD patients is prevalent. These differences may influence the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). This study aimed to compare the prevalence and determinants of MCI between rural and urban areas among COPD patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Dementia is a growing public health concern worldwide. Community residents still have limited knowledge about dementia prevention, although many sources are accessible for individuals to acquire knowledge.
Methods: A questionnaire-based survey was conducted in five communities in Chongqing, China, between March 2021 and February 2022.