Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a significant global health concern, hindered by poor management due to lack of awareness among healthcare providers and patients, inadequate diagnostic tests, and ineffective treatment decisions.
Poor communication between doctors and patients can lead to misunderstandings and inaccurate assessments of COPD, making effective management more challenging.
The COPD Assessment Test (CAT) is a quick questionnaire designed to measure the severity of a patient's symptoms and pulmonary health, with studies showing its sensitivity, validity, and reliability as a useful clinical tool in improving COPD diagnosis and assessment.