ReviewPatient related outcome measures2014
Improving communication between the physician and the COPD patient: an evaluation of the utility of the COPD Assessment Test in primary care.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Real-World Effectiveness of Triple Extrafine Fixed-Dose Combination with Beclomethasone/Formoterol/Glycopyrronium on Symptoms and Lung Function in COPD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2025Pooled it
- Is Disease Stability an Attainable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment Goal?American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine · 2025Review
- Health Status Progression Measured Using Weekly Telemonitoring of COPD Assessment Test Scores Over 1 Year and Its Association With COPD Exacerbations.Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (Miami, Fla.) · 2024Article
- Thoughts on the end of life in patients with oxygen-dependent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A qualitative interview study.Nursing open · 2023Article
- Promoting Clinical Conversations about Lung Cancer Screening: Exploring the Role of Perceived Online Social Support.Journal of health communication · 2020Article
- A Nomogram for Predicting Severe Exacerbations in Stable COPD Patients.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2020Observational
- Assessment of the COPD Assessment Test Within U.S. Primary Care.Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (Miami, Fla.) · 2020Article
- Predictors of Symptom Burden in Patients with COPD on LAMA Monotherapy: Multivariable Analysis of a Claims-Linked Survey Study.Pulmonary therapy · 2019Article
- Relating Experienced To Recalled breathlessness Observational (RETRO) study: a prospective study using a mobile phone application.BMJ open respiratory research · 2019Article
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Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is now considered a systemic inflammatory syndrome and is associated with important comorbidities. In addition to spirometry for evaluating the severity of airflow obstruction, an instrument is required for comprehensive assessment of the disease. The COPD Assessment Test (CAT) is a simple and valid tool for evaluating patient symptoms. The CAT can improve patient-physician communication during routine clinical visits and is useful for assessing functional status and response to treatment. The CAT has a strong correlation with other health status questionnaires, such as the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire. The main advantages of the CAT are its thorough coverage of the important clinical aspects of disease burden and the shorter time involved in completing it. The aim of this paper is to review the role of the CAT, to compare it with other health-related quality of life questionnaires in the assessment and management of COPD patients, and to emphasize the importance of patient-physician communication in the management of patients with the disease.
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