Evaluation of the functional status of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease via the modeling approach

Cangur S., Balbay E., ANKARALI H. , Berik S.

ETHIOPIAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH DEVELOPMENT, vol.33, no.2, pp.81-88, 2019 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Title of Journal : ETHIOPIAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH DEVELOPMENT
  • Page Numbers: pp.81-88

Abstract

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is common worldwide. COPD has negative effects on the quality of life of the patient due to restrictions on daily activities. It can cause a major healthcare burden according to the stage and grade of disease.