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Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP D) IS a disease state characterized bY-t- progressive andjirreversible airflow obstruction. The COPD is an important public health
problem in both developed and developing countries with a high prevalence among persons with low socioeconomic status and in countries where cigarette smoking is still velY
common. The COPD is a source of significant disability in work life, family role, and functions of daily living, thereby health-related quality of life (HRQoL) decreases. The aims
of this study were to assess patients’ knowledge about COPD and evaluate their HRQoL, which might affect their
management. ~ evaluative design was used to achieve ,the aim of the study. The study subjects composed of 100
patients, all of them were draifn from the Out ~atiellt Chest Clinic and Department of Chest Diseases at Zagazig
University Hospitals. Data was collected by using a questionnaire sheet which designed by the investigator after reviewing related literature. Results of the study revealed that the total correct -patients’ knowledge regarding their disease was low (14%), the COPD has an impact on the subjects health, function and performing their activities of daily living. The majority (82%) of the study subjects were suffering from
psychological disturbance. Thus a respiratory rehabilitation
~ program for these patients is recommended to improve their
quality of life and provide them with adequateginformation about COPD and how they cope with their chronic disease
and disability caused by it.