The Reduced Ability to Perform Activities of Daily Living Is Associated with Prolonged Duration before Rehabilitation Initiation and Lower Dietary Intake of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation.

Introduction: Patients with exacerbated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a reduced ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs). Rehabilitation programs (RPs) and nutritional therapy may affect the ability to perform ADLs.

Objective: The objective of the study was to clarify the factors associated with reduced ability to perform ADLs in patients with COPD exacerbation.