Illness Expectations in COPD (ASPECTO-BPCO)

Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus Foundation

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Treatments: Other: Psychological Questionnaires

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06509308

FDG 88-18

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study investigates the impact of expectations on individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and aims to develop and validate a novel tool to assess these expectations. By understanding the role of expectations, healthcare providers can better tailor interventions and support for COPD patients, ultimately improving their quality of life and treatment outcomes.

Full description

This research, carried out at the specialized cardiorespiratory rehabilitation unit of the Don Gnocchi Foundation in Milan, delves into the influence of expectations on individuals living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The primary objective is to craft and validate a fresh assessment tool to gauge these expectations. Moreover, the questionnaire is reintroduced to patients after a month, during which additional data, as detailed in the corresponding section, are gathered.

Enrollment: 200 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Diagnosis of COPD confirmed by spirometry
• Adults
• Italian speakers
• Ability to complete the required tests
• Informed consent from the patient to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

• Non-Italian speakers
• Psychiatric comorbidities
• Cognitive impairment