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Examination Of Diaphragm Thickness, Mobility And Thickening Fraction In Individuals With Copd Of Different Severity, Ceyhun Topcuoğlu, Eylem Tütün Yümi̇n, Mustafa Hizal, Suat Konuk
Examination Of Diaphragm Thickness, Mobility And Thickening Fraction In Individuals With Copd Of Different Severity, Ceyhun Topcuoğlu, Eylem Tütün Yümi̇n, Mustafa Hizal, Suat Konuk
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Diaphragm thickness and mobility assessed by ultrasound in individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) reflect the function of the diaphragm. The aim of this study is to compare the diaphragm thickness, mobility, and thickening fraction in individuals with COPD of different severity and healthy individuals and examine the relationship between these parameters and pulmonary function test parameters. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional observational study design was used. Thirty individuals (mild = 11; moderate = 13; severe = 6) with COPD and 29 healthy male individuals aged between 40-75 years were included in the study. The individuals included in …
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Phenotypes In Turkey: The Copet Study-A National, Multicenter Cross-Sectional Observational Study, Esra Yazar, Burcu Arpinar Yi̇ği̇tbaş, Can Öztürk, Mukadder Çalikoğlu, Gazi̇ Gülbaş, Muzaffer Onur Turan, Hülya Doğan Şahi̇n, Nurhan Sarioğlu, Nevi̇n Taci̇ Hoca, Fulsen Bozkuş, Seda Tural Önür, Ni̇hal Arzu Mi̇ri̇ci̇, Nalan Ogan, Ni̇lgün Yilmaz Demi̇rci̇, Burcu Yormaz
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Phenotypes In Turkey: The Copet Study-A National, Multicenter Cross-Sectional Observational Study, Esra Yazar, Burcu Arpinar Yi̇ği̇tbaş, Can Öztürk, Mukadder Çalikoğlu, Gazi̇ Gülbaş, Muzaffer Onur Turan, Hülya Doğan Şahi̇n, Nurhan Sarioğlu, Nevi̇n Taci̇ Hoca, Fulsen Bozkuş, Seda Tural Önür, Ni̇hal Arzu Mi̇ri̇ci̇, Nalan Ogan, Ni̇lgün Yilmaz Demi̇rci̇, Burcu Yormaz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: While mortality rates decrease in many chronic diseases, it continues to increase in COPD. This situation has led to the need to develop new approaches such as phenotypes in the management of COPD. We aimed to investigate the distribution, characteristics and treatment preference of COPD phenotypes in Turkey. Materials and methods: The study was designed as a national, multicenter, observational and cross-sectional. A total of 1141 stable COPD patients were included in the analysis. Results: The phenotype distribution was as follows: 55.7% nonexacerbators (NON-AE), 25.6% frequent exacerbators without chronic bronchitis (AE NON-CB), 13.9% frequent exacerbators with chronic bronchitis (AE-CB), …
The Evaluation Of Disease Awareness, Caregiver Burden, And Workday Loss In Caregivers Ofcopd Patients, Ayşe Baha, Nurdan Köktürk, Burcu Öztürk Şahi̇n, Eli̇f Yildirim, İpek Özmen, Alev Gürgün, Ayşe Füsun Topçu, Evri̇m Eylem Akpinar, Funda Elmas Uysal, Hadi̇ce Seli̇moğlu Şen, Nalan Ogan, Yeşi̇m Önder, Ömer Tamer Doğan, Mehmet Polatli, Züleyha Bi̇ngöl
The Evaluation Of Disease Awareness, Caregiver Burden, And Workday Loss In Caregivers Ofcopd Patients, Ayşe Baha, Nurdan Köktürk, Burcu Öztürk Şahi̇n, Eli̇f Yildirim, İpek Özmen, Alev Gürgün, Ayşe Füsun Topçu, Evri̇m Eylem Akpinar, Funda Elmas Uysal, Hadi̇ce Seli̇moğlu Şen, Nalan Ogan, Yeşi̇m Önder, Ömer Tamer Doğan, Mehmet Polatli, Züleyha Bi̇ngöl
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Our aim is to determine the caregiver burden of chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) patient's caregivers, and to determine whether there is a workday loss. Materials and methods: 252 COPD patients and their caregivers were included. Disease information of the patients were recorded and a questionnaire was applied. Socio-demographic characteristics of the caregivers were recorded and a questionnaire consisting of 24 questions including COPD disease, treatment and loss of working days, and the Zarit Scale were used. Results: 128(50.8%) of the patients according to GOLD were group-D, 97(38.5%) of the patient's relatives were working, 62(24.7%) were not able to …