Depression and Anxiety in Patients with COPD: A Focus on Psychological Treatments in Ambulatory Care Settings

Title:Depression and Anxiety in Patients with COPD: A Focus on Psychological Treatments in Ambulatory Care Settings

Volume: 8 Issue: 2

Author(s): Joseph Mignogna, Jeffrey A. Cully

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Keywords: Ambulatory care, anxiety, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, depression, primary care, psychotherapy, REAIM

Abstract: Depression and anxiety are highly comorbid with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and are associated with poor treatment adherence, increased rates of physical disability, functional disability, mortality, healthcare costs, and a worsening quality of life. Despite its prevalence, there is a dearth of research on psychological treatments for depressed and/or anxious patients with COPD. This review examines the current evidence for psychological treatments for depression and anxiety in COPD, structured within the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation and Maintenance) framework, in an effort to highlight the current practice and research needs for this important and complex patient population.

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Joseph Mignogna, Jeffrey A. Cully , Depression and Anxiety in Patients with COPD: A Focus on Psychological Treatments in Ambulatory Care Settings, Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews 2012; 8 (2) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157339812799859743