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  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Previous research suggests gender-based variations in symptom experience among patients.
  • No studies have specifically compared symptom cluster identification between male and female patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate gender differences in the number and types of symptom clusters among patients with COPD.
  • To identify distinct patterns of symptom co-occurrence in male versus female COPD patients.

Main Methods:

  • 371 eligible patients with COPD were enrolled.
  • Nine symptoms (dyspnea, cough, sputum, chest tightness, sleep quality, fatigue, frailty, anxiety, depression) were assessed.
  • Exploratory factor analysis was employed to identify underlying symptom clusters.

Main Results:

  • Female patients exhibited 2 symptom clusters, while male patients presented with 3.
  • In females, poor sleep, fatigue, and frailty clustered with anxiety and depression.
  • In males, poor sleep, fatigue, and frailty clustered with chest tightness and dyspnea; cough and sputum formed a separate cluster.

Conclusions:

  • Symptom management for female COPD patients should integrate anxiety and depression interventions.
  • Male COPD patients require management strategies addressing chest tightness, dyspnea, cough, and sputum, with a focus on smoking cessation.
  • Gender-tailored approaches are crucial for alleviating symptom burden and enhancing the quality of life in COPD patients.