This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing the resources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject and investigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source, and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed is for the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator. This protocol is being submitted by a doctoral candidate in Nursing and the research advisor. The protocol is focused on Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which is an illness involving permanent and progressive impairment of lung function. It is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and is also a major cause of disability and morbidity. COPD prevalence and mortality are still increasing and likely will continue to rise in response to increases in smoking, particularly by women and adolescents. Breathlessness impacts work, recreation, sleep and activities. It results in altered social and family status, with loss of self esteem, social mobility and independence for both the sufferer and caregiver. Patients and their families have to cope with the functional and emotional difficulties caused by this irreversible and progressive disease, which can severely impair their quality of life (QOL) (www.lungnet.org.au). There are two specific aims to this protocol: 1. To describe quality of life (QOL) in the patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 2. To examine the relationships between QOL and variables in health promotion model in order to identify predictors of QOL.
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