RecruitingNCT06497816

Health Literacy, Physical and Cognitive Function, Health-related Behaviors, and Quality of Life in COPD

An Investigation of Health Literacy, Physical and Cognitive Function, Health-related Behaviors, and Quality of Life in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Healthy Individuals

Sponsor

Hacettepe University

Enrollment

144 participants

Start Date

Jun 15, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

COPD Health Literacy Health-Related Behavior

Summary

Health literacy is important for controlling disease progression and living a healthy life with illness. High health literacy is associated with higher cognitive performance and lower health-related quality of life. Physical, psychological, and social impairments are seen in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Studies investigating the relationship between health literacy and functional capacity, quality of life, physical activity, cognitive function, health-related behavior, and activities of daily living in individuals with COPD are limited. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare individuals with COPD with healthy individuals in terms of health literacy, functional capacity, quality of life, physical activity, cognitive function, health-related behavior, and activities of daily living and to investigate the relationship between health literacy and functional capacity, quality of life, physical activity, cognitive function, health-related behavior, and activities of daily living in individuals with COPD.

Eligibility

Min Age: 40 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is examining how health literacy (the ability to understand health information), physical fitness, thinking skills, lifestyle habits, and quality of life are related in people with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), compared to people without the condition. **You may be eligible if...** - You are over 40 years old - You have a confirmed, stable COPD diagnosis (for the COPD group) - You are able to cooperate with the physical and cognitive tests used in the study - You do not have cardiovascular, orthopedic, or neurological problems that would interfere with testing - You are willing to participate **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently having a COPD flare-up (acute exacerbation) - You have heart, bone, or nerve problems that would affect the tests - You are not willing to participate Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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