Journal article
Psychometric Properties of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale in Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Protocol for a Systematic Review
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), anxiety and depression contribute to increased mortality and exacerbations, decreased physical functioning, and deteriorated health-related quality of life. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is a patient-reported tool developed to measure symptoms of anxiety and depression in clinical settings. The HADS has been frequently used with individuals with …
Authors
Nikolovski A; Gamgoum L; Deol A; Quilichini S; Kazemir E; Rhodenizer J; Oliveira A; Brooks D; Alsubheen S
Journal
JMIR Research Protocols, Vol. 11, No. 9,
Publisher
JMIR Publications
DOI
10.2196/37854
ISSN
1929-0748