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Patient-Reported Outcome Measurements in Patients with COPD-Obstructive Sleep Apnea Overlap Syndrome: Time for
Andriana I Papaioannou1, Evangelia Fouka2, Evangelia Nena3
11st Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Intensive Care Unit, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15772 Athens, Greece.
Abstract:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) are common conditions that often coexist [Overlap syndrome (OS)]. OS has important implications in the diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcome of both disorders. Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are essential to evaluate symptoms, impact of symptoms on activities of daily living, and treatment response. The present review aims to display the potential usefulness of PROs measurements (PROMs) regarding the initial evaluation and treatment of both conditions (COPD and OSA) in OS patients. More specifically, we review PROMs regarding symptoms, mental health indices and health-related quality of life in patients with OS. These PROMs have the potential to add value to clinical research and daily practice in certain aspects that are important to patients.
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